How to pronounce canaliculus
Say it like kan-uh-LIK-yuh-lus. Canaliculus has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LIK).
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- kan
- uh
- LIK
- yuh
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Canaliculus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kanGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of canaliculus
American and British speakers say canaliculus in essentially the same way: /ˌkænəˈlɪkjələs/ in the US and /ˌkænəˈlɪkjələs/ in the UK.
British respelling: kan-uh-LIK-yuh-lus.
What does canaliculus mean?
- Any of many small canals or ducts in the body, such as in the bone, or in some plants.
Words that rhyme with canaliculus
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of canaliculus.
Questions about saying canaliculus
How do you pronounce canaliculus?
Say kan-uh-LIK-yuh-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˌkænəˈlɪkjələs/. In British English it is /ˌkænəˈlɪkjələs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in canaliculus?
Canaliculus has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LIK). Broken into parts: kan · uh · LIK · yuh · lus.
Do Americans and Brits say canaliculus the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌkænəˈlɪkjələs/ and the British form is /ˌkænəˈlɪkjələs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.