How to pronounce canalisation
Say it like kan-uh-luh-ZAY-shun. Canalisation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ZAY).
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- kan
- uh
- luh
- ZAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Canalisation 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.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ZAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of canalisation
American and British speakers say canalisation in essentially the same way: /ˌkænələˈzeɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌkænələˈzeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: kan-uh-luh-ZAY-shun.
What does canalisation mean?
- The conversion of a river or other waterway to a canal.
- The management of something using defined channels of communication.
- The ability of a genotype to produce the same phenotype regardless of variability of its environment.
Where does canalisation come from?
From canalise + -ation.
Words that rhyme with canalisation
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of canalisation.
Questions about saying canalisation
How do you pronounce canalisation?
Say kan-uh-luh-ZAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌkænələˈzeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌkænələˈzeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in canalisation?
Canalisation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ZAY). Broken into parts: kan · uh · luh · ZAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say canalisation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌkænələˈzeɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌkænələˈzeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.