How to pronounce cannibalizing
Say it like KAN-uh-buh-ly-zing. Cannibalizing has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAN).
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- KAN
- uh
- buh
- ly
- zing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cannibalizing 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.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- zingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of cannibalizing
American and British speakers say cannibalizing in essentially the same way: /ˈkænəbəˌlaɪzɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈkænəbəˌlaɪzɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAN-uh-buh-ly-zing.
What does cannibalizing mean?
- present participle and gerund of cannibalize How to pronounce cannibalize
Questions about saying cannibalizing
How do you pronounce cannibalizing?
Say KAN-uh-buh-ly-zing. The American pronunciation is /ˈkænəbəˌlaɪzɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈkænəbəˌlaɪzɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cannibalizing?
Cannibalizing has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAN). Broken into parts: KAN · uh · buh · ly · zing.
Do Americans and Brits say cannibalizing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkænəbəˌlaɪzɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈkænəbəˌlaɪzɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.