How to pronounce channels
Say it like CHAN-ulz. Channels has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHAN).
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- CHAN
- ulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Channels pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of channels
American and British speakers say channels in essentially the same way: /ˈtʃænəlz/ in the US and /ˈtʃænəlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: CHAN-ulz.
What does channels mean?
- official routes of communication“you have to go through channels”
Words that rhyme with channels
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of channels.
Questions about saying channels
How do you pronounce channels?
Say CHAN-ulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃænəlz/. In British English it is /ˈtʃænəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in channels?
Channels has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHAN). Broken into parts: CHAN · ulz.
Do Americans and Brits say channels the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtʃænəlz/ and the British form is /ˈtʃænəlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.