bayou

/ˈbaɪ.uː/

nounbay · ou

Remember: it’s a “BAY” with “OO!” at the end—bay + oo = bayou.

Yes, it's bayou. The tricky part is the ending: write **-ou** (not -oo or -ouh) to make the long “oo” sound.

Definition

  1. nouna slow-moving stream or river, often found in low-lying, swampy areas (especially in the southern United States)

Examples

  • “We paddled a canoe through the quiet bayou at sunset.”
  • “Alligators and herons live in the marshes along the bayou.”
  • “After the storm, the bayou rose and flooded the nearby road.”

Synonyms

streamcreekwaterwaychannelslough

Translations

ES bahía pantanosa (bayou)PT igarapé / canal em área pantanosa (bayou)FR bayou

Common misspellings

bayoobayouubayobayooebayouhbayoubayou

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