How to Pronounce "kroo"
word
kru
KROO
kruː
KROO
Definition
'Kroo' refers to a West African ethnic group known for working as sailors or crew members on ships, especially during the colonial era. It can also mean the African sailors themselves.
IPA Transcription
American English
kru
British English
kruː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KROO
UK
KROO
Listen in Context
The Kroo worked on many British ships in the 19th century.
A Kroo sailor helped with repairs.
Some ships hired a Kroo crew for long journeys.
He wrote a book about the lives of the Kroo along the West African coast.