How to pronounce canine
Say it like KAY-nyne. Canine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAY).
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- KAY
- nyne
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Canine 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.
- nyneGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of canine
American and British speakers say canine in essentially the same way: /ˈkeɪˌnaɪn/ in the US and /ˈkeɪnaɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAY-nyne.
What does canine mean?
- Any member of Caninae, the only living subfamily of Canidae.
- Any of certain extant canids regarded as similar to the dog or wolf (including coyotes, jackals, etc.) but distinguished from the vulpines, which are regarded as fox-like.
- Synonym of cuspid, the pointed tooth between the incisors and premolars in heterodont mammals.
- Of, or pertaining to, a dog or dogs.
- Dog-like.
- Of or pertaining to mammalian teeth which are cuspids or fangs.
Where does canine come from?
From Latin canīnus (“of dogs, doglike, dogtooth”), from canis (“dog”).
Questions about saying canine
How do you pronounce canine?
Say KAY-nyne. The American pronunciation is /ˈkeɪˌnaɪn/. In British English it is /ˈkeɪnaɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in canine?
Canine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAY). Broken into parts: KAY · nyne.
Do Americans and Brits say canine the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkeɪˌnaɪn/ and the British form is /ˈkeɪnaɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.