How to pronounce canalise
Say it like KAN-uh-lyze. Canalise has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAN).
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- KAN
- uh
- lyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Canalise pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lyzeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of canalise
American and British speakers say canalise in essentially the same way: /ˈkænəlaɪz/ in the US and /ˈkænəlaɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAN-uh-lyze.
What does canalise mean?
- To convert (a river or other waterway) into a canal.
- To build a canal through.
- To channel the flow of.
Where does canalise come from?
From canal + -ise.
Words that rhyme with canalise
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of canalise.
Questions about saying canalise
How do you pronounce canalise?
Say KAN-uh-lyze. The American pronunciation is /ˈkænəlaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈkænəlaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in canalise?
Canalise has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAN). Broken into parts: KAN · uh · lyze.
Do Americans and Brits say canalise the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkænəlaɪz/ and the British form is /ˈkænəlaɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.