How to pronounce canerow
Say it like KAYN-roh. Canerow has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAYN).
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- KAYN
- roh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Canerow 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.
- rohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of canerow
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KAYN-roh.
What does canerow mean?
- One of a set of rows of tightly braided hair close to the scalp, forming a hairstyle, of African origin.
Where does canerow come from?
Compound of cane + row, reflecting the figurative evocation of rows of sugar cane in a sugar plantation.
Questions about saying canerow
How do you pronounce canerow?
Say KAYN-roh. The American pronunciation is /ˈkeɪnroʊ/. In British English it is /ˈkeɪnrəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in canerow?
Canerow has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAYN). Broken into parts: KAYN · roh.
Is canerow pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈkeɪnrəʊ/ (KAYN-roh).