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