How to pronounce cannulate
Say it like KAN-yuh-layt. Cannulate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAN).
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- KAN
- yuh
- layt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cannulate 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.
- laytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of cannulate
American and British speakers say cannulate in essentially the same way: /ˈkænjəˌleɪt/ in the US and /ˈkænjʊleɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAN-yuu-layt.
What does cannulate mean?
- To insert a cannula (“tube to drain or inject fluid”) into (a body part such as a cavity, organ, or vessel (especially a vein)).
Where does cannulate come from?
From cannula + -ate (suffix forming verbs).
Questions about saying cannulate
How do you pronounce cannulate?
Say KAN-yuh-layt. The American pronunciation is /ˈkænjəˌleɪt/. In British English it is /ˈkænjʊleɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cannulate?
Cannulate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAN). Broken into parts: KAN · yuh · layt.
Do Americans and Brits say cannulate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkænjəˌleɪt/ and the British form is /ˈkænjʊleɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.