kangaroo

noun

Stress: third syllable

Syllables: kan-ga-roo (3)

English Definition

A large plant-eating marsupial with a long powerful tail and strongly developed hind legs, native to Australia.

Example Sentence

The kangaroo hopped away with its baby in its pouch.

US IPA /ˌkæŋɡəˈruː/
UK IPA /ˌkæŋɡəˈruː/