How to pronounce canid
Say it like KAY-nud. Canid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAY).
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- KAY
- nud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Canid pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- nudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of canid
American and British speakers say canid in essentially the same way: /ˈkeɪnəd/ in the US and /ˈkeɪnəd/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAY-nud.
What does canid mean?
- Any member of the family Canidae, including canines (dogs, wolves, coyotes and jackals) and vulpines (foxes).
Where does canid come from?
By surface analysis, an appellativization from Canid(ae) minus -ae (a pattern that recurs with many -idae names).
Questions about saying canid
How do you pronounce canid?
Say KAY-nud. The American pronunciation is /ˈkeɪnəd/. In British English it is /ˈkeɪnəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in canid?
Canid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAY). Broken into parts: KAY · nud.
Do Americans and Brits say canid the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkeɪnəd/ and the British form is /ˈkeɪnəd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.