How to pronounce cannibalise
Say it like KAN-ih-buh-lyze. Cannibalise has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAN).
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- KAN
- ih
- buh
- lyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cannibalise 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lyzeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of cannibalise
American and British speakers say cannibalise in essentially the same way: /ˈkænɪbəlaɪz/ in the US and /ˈkænɪbəlaɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAN-ih-buh-lyze.
What does cannibalise mean?
- To eat (parts of) another of one's own species.“The female black widow spider is known to cannibalise the male.”
- To remove parts of (a machine, etc) for use in other similar machines.“to cannibalize an old laptop for parts”
- To reduce sales or market share (for one of one's own products) by introducing another.
Where does cannibalise come from?
From cannibal + -ise.
Words that rhyme with cannibalise
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cannibalise.
Questions about saying cannibalise
How do you pronounce cannibalise?
Say KAN-ih-buh-lyze. The American pronunciation is /ˈkænɪbəlaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈkænɪbəlaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cannibalise?
Cannibalise has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAN). Broken into parts: KAN · ih · buh · lyze.
Do Americans and Brits say cannibalise the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkænɪbəlaɪz/ and the British form is /ˈkænɪbəlaɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.