How Many Syllables Are in "Kangaroo"?
kangaroo has 3 syllables.
Syllable breakdown
kan-ga-roo
- Word
- kangaroo
- Syllable count
- 3
- Pronunciation
- /ˌkæŋ.ɡəˈru/
- Part of speech
- noun
Definition
An Australian animal that hops and carries its young in a pouch.
Example sentence
A kangaroo bounded across the field.
Counts reflect a common American English reading. Pronunciation can vary. Source: Owner-reported CMU Pronouncing Dictionary check; no pronunciation note supplied..