How to pronounce cannel
Say it like KAN-ul. Cannel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAN).
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- KAN
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cannel pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cannel
American and British speakers say cannel in essentially the same way: /ˈkænəl/ in the US and /ˈkænəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAN-ul.
What does cannel mean?
- A bituminous coal that burns brightly with much smoke.
Where does cannel come from?
Shortened from cannel coal, corruption of candle coal.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with cannel
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Questions about saying cannel
How do you pronounce cannel?
Say KAN-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈkænəl/. In British English it is /ˈkænəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cannel?
Cannel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAN). Broken into parts: KAN · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say cannel the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkænəl/ and the British form is /ˈkænəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.