How to pronounce canals
Say it like kuh-NALZ. Canals has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NALZ).
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- kuh
- NALZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Canals 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.
- NALZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of canals
American and British speakers say canals in essentially the same way: /kəˈnælz/ in the US and /kəˈnælz/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-NALZ.
What does canals mean?
- plural of canal How to pronounce canal
- third-person singular simple present indicative of canal How to pronounce canal
Questions about saying canals
How do you pronounce canals?
Say kuh-NALZ. The American pronunciation is /kəˈnælz/. In British English it is /kəˈnælz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in canals?
Canals has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NALZ). Broken into parts: kuh · NALZ.
Do Americans and Brits say canals the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈnælz/ and the British form is /kəˈnælz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.