How to pronounce canebrake
Say it like KAYN-brayk. Canebrake has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAYN).
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- KAYN
- brayk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Canebrake pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAYNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- braykKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of canebrake
American and British speakers say canebrake in essentially the same way: /ˈkeɪnbreɪk/ in the US and /ˈkeɪnbreɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAYN-brayk.
What does canebrake mean?
- A dense thicket of sugarcane, bamboo or similar plants.
Where does canebrake come from?
From cane + brake.
Questions about saying canebrake
How do you pronounce canebrake?
Say KAYN-brayk. The American pronunciation is /ˈkeɪnbreɪk/. In British English it is /ˈkeɪnbreɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in canebrake?
Canebrake has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAYN). Broken into parts: KAYN · brayk.
Do Americans and Brits say canebrake the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkeɪnbreɪk/ and the British form is /ˈkeɪnbreɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.