How to pronounce canella
Say it like kuh-NEL-uh. Canella has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NEL).
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- kuh
- NEL
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Canella 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.
- NELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of canella
American and British speakers say canella in essentially the same way: /kəˈnɛlə/ in the US and /kəˈnɛlə/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-NEL-uh.
What does canella mean?
- The aromatic inner bark of Canella winterana, used as a spice with properties similar to cinnamon.
Words that rhyme with canella
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of canella.
Questions about saying canella
How do you pronounce canella?
Say kuh-NEL-uh. The American pronunciation is /kəˈnɛlə/. In British English it is /kəˈnɛlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in canella?
Canella has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NEL). Broken into parts: kuh · NEL · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say canella the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈnɛlə/ and the British form is /kəˈnɛlə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.