How to pronounce cannulize
Say it like KAN-yuh-lyze. Cannulize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAN).
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- KAN
- yuh
- lyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cannulize 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.
- lyzeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of cannulize
American and British speakers say cannulize in essentially the same way: /ˈkænjəˌlaɪz/ in the US and /ˈkænjʊlaɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAN-yuu-lyze.
What does cannulize mean?
- Synonym of cannulate (“to insert a cannula (“tube to drain or inject fluid”) into (a body part such as a cavity, organ, or vessel (especially a vein))”).
- Of a body part: to assume the form of a thin tube.
Where does cannulize come from?
From cannula + -ize (suffix forming verbs indicating the doing of what is denoted by the adjectives or nouns to which the suffix is attached).
Questions about saying cannulize
How do you pronounce cannulize?
Say KAN-yuh-lyze. The American pronunciation is /ˈkænjəˌlaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈkænjʊlaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cannulize?
Cannulize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAN). Broken into parts: KAN · yuh · lyze.
Do Americans and Brits say cannulize the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkænjəˌlaɪz/ and the British form is /ˈkænjʊlaɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.