How to pronounce candiru
Say it like kan-dih-ROO. Candiru has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ROO).
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- kan
- dih
- ROO
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Candiru 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.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ROOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of candiru
American and British speakers say candiru in essentially the same way: /ˌkændɪˈru/ in the US and /ˌkændɪˈruː/ in the UK.
British respelling: kan-dih-ROO.
What does candiru mean?
- A small parasitic catfish, Vandellia cirrhosa, native to the Amazon river, rumored to swim up male urethras.
Where does candiru come from?
Borrowed from Brazilian Portuguese candiru, from Nheengatu kandirú.
Words that rhyme with candiru
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of candiru.
Questions about saying candiru
How do you pronounce candiru?
Say kan-dih-ROO. The American pronunciation is /ˌkændɪˈru/. In British English it is /ˌkændɪˈruː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in candiru?
Candiru has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ROO). Broken into parts: kan · dih · ROO.
Do Americans and Brits say candiru the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌkændɪˈru/ and the British form is /ˌkændɪˈruː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.