How to pronounce canonic
Say it like kuh-NAH-nuk. Canonic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAH).
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- kuh
- NAH
- nuk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Canonic 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.
- NAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- nukKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of canonic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kuh-NON-uk.
What does canonic mean?
- canonical
Where does canonic come from?
From Late Latin canonicus (“canonic”).
Questions about saying canonic
How do you pronounce canonic?
Say kuh-NAH-nuk. The American pronunciation is /kəˈnɑnək/. In British English it is /kəˈnɒnək/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in canonic?
Canonic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAH). Broken into parts: kuh · NAH · nuk.
Is canonic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /kəˈnɒnək/ (kuh-NON-uk).