How to pronounce canneries
Say it like KAN-uh-reez. Canneries has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAN).
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- KAN
- uh
- reez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Canneries 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of canneries
American and British speakers say canneries in essentially the same way: /ˈkænəriz/ in the US and /ˈkænəriz/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAN-uh-reez.
What does canneries mean?
- plural of cannery How to pronounce cannery
Questions about saying canneries
How do you pronounce canneries?
Say KAN-uh-reez. The American pronunciation is /ˈkænəriz/. In British English it is /ˈkænəriz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in canneries?
Canneries has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAN). Broken into parts: KAN · uh · reez.
Do Americans and Brits say canneries the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkænəriz/ and the British form is /ˈkænəriz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.