why is there 2 pronunciations
ro dee o
&
ro day o
2007-08-29 07:34:35 · 3 answers · asked by Evey 6 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
roDAYo is how someone says rodeo in Spanish.
2007-08-29 07:42:34 · answer #1 · answered by CinderBlock 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because rodeo is a Spanish word which has been Anglicized into ro dee o.
2007-08-29 07:44:25 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can be pronounced either way. The original meaning was a place where cattle were rounded up and the word is a derivation of the Spanish words 'rodear' meaning 'to go round' and 'rotare', a wheel. Originally rodeos were shows where were cowboys showed off their skills either riding horses or motorcycles. They are a relatively recent invention, probably starting in the early 20th century.
2007-08-29 08:28:14 · answer #3 · answered by quatt47 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋