How to pronounce cannibalize
Say it like KAN-ih-buh-lyze. Cannibalize 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
Cannibalize 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 cannibalize
American and British speakers say cannibalize in essentially the same way: /ˈkænɪbəlaɪz/ in the US and /ˈkænɪbəlaɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAN-ih-buh-lyze.
What does cannibalize mean?
- Alternative form of cannibalise.
Questions about saying cannibalize
How do you pronounce cannibalize?
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 cannibalize?
Cannibalize 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 cannibalize 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.