word
Spanish
rodeo
ROH-dee-oh
ˈroʊdioʊListen
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Syllable breakdown
rodeo
Sounds like
American English: 'ROH-dee-oh'.
Dictionary meaning
A competition in which cowboys demonstrate skill in riding horses and roping cattle.
History and origin
Spanish — 'rodear' (to go around).
Examples
- The annual rodeo drew competitors from across the state.
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