How to pronounce cannonade
Say it like kan-uh-NAYD. Cannonade has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAYD).
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- kan
- uh
- NAYD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cannonade pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kanGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NAYDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of cannonade
American and British speakers say cannonade in essentially the same way: /ˌkænəˈneɪd/ in the US and /ˌkænəˈneɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: kan-uh-NAYD.
What does cannonade mean?
- The firing of artillery for a length of time.
- A loud noise like a cannonade; a booming.
- To discharge artillery fire upon.
Where does cannonade come from?
Borrowed from Middle French canonnade, a modification of Italian cannonata replacing the suffix -ata with equivalent -ade; by surface analysis, cannon + -ade.
Words that rhyme with cannonade
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cannonade.
Questions about saying cannonade
How do you pronounce cannonade?
Say kan-uh-NAYD. The American pronunciation is /ˌkænəˈneɪd/. In British English it is /ˌkænəˈneɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cannonade?
Cannonade has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAYD). Broken into parts: kan · uh · NAYD.
Do Americans and Brits say cannonade the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌkænəˈneɪd/ and the British form is /ˌkænəˈneɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.