How to pronounce canoeist
Say it like kuh-NOO-ust. Canoeist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOO).
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- kuh
- NOO
- ust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Canoeist 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.
- ustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of canoeist
American and British speakers say canoeist in essentially the same way: /kəˈnuəst/ in the US and /kəˈnuːəst/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-NOO-ust.
What does canoeist mean?
- A person who travels by canoe.
Where does canoeist come from?
From canoe + -ist.
Questions about saying canoeist
How do you pronounce canoeist?
Say kuh-NOO-ust. The American pronunciation is /kəˈnuəst/. In British English it is /kəˈnuːəst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in canoeist?
Canoeist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOO). Broken into parts: kuh · NOO · ust.
Do Americans and Brits say canoeist the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈnuəst/ and the British form is /kəˈnuːəst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.