How to Pronounce "rodeo"
word
/ˈɹoʊdiˌoʊ/
ROH-dee-oh
/ɹˈəʊdɪˌəʊ/
ROH-dee-oh
Definition
A rodeo is a public event where cowboys and cowgirls compete in skills such as riding wild horses, bull riding, and roping cattle, often as a traditional Western sport.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɹoʊdiˌoʊ/
British English
/ɹˈəʊdɪˌəʊ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ROH-dee-oh
UK
ROH-dee-oh
Listen in Context
We went to a rodeo last Saturday.
A rodeo has bull riding and horse riding competitions.
Many people wear cowboy hats at the rodeo.
If you've never been to a rodeo, it's definitely worth checking out the action.