How to pronounce cannulae
Say it like KAN-yuh-lee. Cannulae has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAN).
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- KAN
- yuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cannulae 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.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of cannulae
American and British speakers say cannulae in essentially the same way: /ˈkænjəli/ in the US and /ˈkænjʊli/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAN-yuu-lee.
What does cannulae mean?
- plural of cannula How to pronounce cannula
Where does cannulae come from?
Borrowed from Late Latin cannulae.
Questions about saying cannulae
How do you pronounce cannulae?
Say KAN-yuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkænjəli/. In British English it is /ˈkænjʊli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cannulae?
Cannulae has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAN). Broken into parts: KAN · yuh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say cannulae the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkænjəli/ and the British form is /ˈkænjʊli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.