How to pronounce canthal
Say it like KAN-thul. Canthal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAN).
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- KAN
- thul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Canthal 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.
- thulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of canthal
American and British speakers say canthal in essentially the same way: /ˈkænθəl/ in the US and /ˈkænθəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAN-thul.
What does canthal mean?
- Any of the scales along the upper surface of the canthus rostralis in snakes, located behind the level of the prenasal/postnasal suture and before the supraocular.
- Pertaining to a canthus (meeting point of upper and lower eyelid).
Where does canthal come from?
From canthus + -al. By surface analysis, canth- + -al.
Questions about saying canthal
How do you pronounce canthal?
Say KAN-thul. The American pronunciation is /ˈkænθəl/. In British English it is /ˈkænθəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in canthal?
Canthal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAN). Broken into parts: KAN · thul.
Do Americans and Brits say canthal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkænθəl/ and the British form is /ˈkænθəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.