How to pronounce canines
Say it like KAY-nynz. Canines has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAY).
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- KAY
- nynz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Canines 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.
- nynzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of canines
American and British speakers say canines in essentially the same way: /ˈkeɪˌnaɪnz/ in the US and /ˈkeɪˌnaɪnz/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAY-nynz.
What does canines mean?
- plural of canine How to pronounce canine
Questions about saying canines
How do you pronounce canines?
Say KAY-nynz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkeɪˌnaɪnz/. In British English it is /ˈkeɪˌnaɪnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in canines?
Canines has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAY). Broken into parts: KAY · nynz.
Do Americans and Brits say canines the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkeɪˌnaɪnz/ and the British form is /ˈkeɪˌnaɪnz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.