How to pronounce canaille
Say it like kuh-NY. Canaille has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NY).
- kuh
- NY
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Canaille 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.
American vs British pronunciation of canaille
American and British speakers say canaille in essentially the same way: /kəˈnaɪ/ in the US and /kəˈnaɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-NY.
What does canaille mean?
- The lowest class of people; the rabble; the vulgar.
- Shorts or inferior flour.
Where does canaille come from?
Borrowed from Middle French canaille.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- commonality
- commonalty
- crowd
Words that rhyme with canaille
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of canaille.
Questions about saying canaille
How do you pronounce canaille?
Say kuh-NY. The American pronunciation is /kəˈnaɪ/. In British English it is /kəˈnaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in canaille?
Canaille has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NY). Broken into parts: kuh · NY.
Do Americans and Brits say canaille the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈnaɪ/ and the British form is /kəˈnaɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.