How to pronounce canoeing
Say it like kuh-NOO-ing. Canoeing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOO).
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- kuh
- NOO
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Canoeing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of canoeing
American and British speakers say canoeing in essentially the same way: /kəˈnuɪŋ/ in the US and /kəˈnuːɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-NOO-ing.
What does canoeing mean?
- A water sport involving traveling or racing in canoes or kayaks.
- When a cigar, cigarette, or joint burns unevenly, burning more on one side.
- present participle and gerund of canoe How to pronounce canoe
Where does canoeing come from?
From canoe + -ing.
Words that rhyme with canoeing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of canoeing.
Questions about saying canoeing
How do you pronounce canoeing?
Say kuh-NOO-ing. The American pronunciation is /kəˈnuɪŋ/. In British English it is /kəˈnuːɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in canoeing?
Canoeing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOO). Broken into parts: kuh · NOO · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say canoeing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈnuɪŋ/ and the British form is /kəˈnuːɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.