How to pronounce cannula
Say it like KAN-yuh-luh. Cannula has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAN).
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- KAN
- yuh
- luh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cannula 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.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cannula
American and British speakers say cannula in essentially the same way: /ˈkænjələ/ in the US and /ˈkænjʊlə/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAN-yuu-luh.
What does cannula mean?
- A tube inserted into the body to drain or inject fluid.
- A hose or tube that connects directly from an oxygen bottle or other source to the user's nose, commonly used by aircraft pilots or others needing direct oxygen breathing apparatus.
Where does cannula come from?
The plural form cannulae is borrowed from Late Latin cannulae.
Questions about saying cannula
How do you pronounce cannula?
Say KAN-yuh-luh. The American pronunciation is /ˈkænjələ/. In British English it is /ˈkænjʊlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cannula?
Cannula has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAN). Broken into parts: KAN · yuh · luh.
Do Americans and Brits say cannula the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkænjələ/ and the British form is /ˈkænjʊlə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.