How to pronounce canaigre
Say it like kuh-NY-gree. Canaigre has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NY).
- kuh
- NY
- gree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Canaigre pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- greeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of canaigre
American and British speakers say canaigre in essentially the same way: /kəˈnaɪɡri/ in the US and /kəˈnaɪɡri/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-NY-gree.
What does canaigre mean?
- Rumex hymenosepalus, a species of dock native to southwestern North America with edible red stems and taproots containing tannin.
- Tannin-containing matter obtained from the taproots of the plant.
Where does canaigre come from?
Possibly from Mexican Spanish canaigre, cañagre, cañaigre, variants of cañagria, from caña agria (“canaigre”, literally “sour cane”), from caña (“cane; reed”) (ultimately from Sumerian 𒄀𒈾 (gi.na)) + agria (feminine singular of agrio (“sour”
Questions about saying canaigre
How do you pronounce canaigre?
Say kuh-NY-gree. The American pronunciation is /kəˈnaɪɡri/. In British English it is /kəˈnaɪɡri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in canaigre?
Canaigre has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NY). Broken into parts: kuh · NY · gree.
Do Americans and Brits say canaigre the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈnaɪɡri/ and the British form is /kəˈnaɪɡri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.