Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

karoo

/kəˈru/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.28 in modern English

Syllables
ka-roo
IPA
/kəˈru/
9
Scrabble Score
5
Letters
2
Syllables
4
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Any vast prairie bordering a desert.

noun

Any of the composite bushes typical of the Karoo.

name

The vast plain in South Africa that borders the Kalahari Desert.

Example Sentences

Etymology

Originates from the Khoikhoi word karo (meaning dry, and hard)

Origin

Word Breakdown

  • Root: Karoo, ǃ’Aukarob

Inflected Forms

karoos (plural) Karroo (alternative)

Derived Forms

karoid karooid

Phrases

Karoo acacia Karoo thorn Succulent Karoo

Frequently Paired Words

karroid

Questions

How do you pronounce karoo?
The recorded pronunciation is /kəˈru/.
What does karoo mean?
Any vast prairie bordering a desert.
Where does karoo come from?
It is traced to Afrikaans.

How to pronounce karoo

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “karoo”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/kəˈru/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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  4. Repeat and practice — Say “karoo” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.