How to pronounce kanone
Say it like kuh-NOH-nuh. Kanone has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOH).
- kuh
- NOH
- nuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kanone 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.
- NOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of kanone
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: kuh-NOH-nuh.
What does kanone mean?
- An expert skier.
Where does kanone come from?
Borrowed from German Kanone (literally “cannon”).
Words that rhyme with kanone
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of kanone.
Questions about saying kanone
How do you pronounce kanone?
Say kuh-NOH-nuh. The American pronunciation is /kəˈnoʊnə/. In British English it is /kəˈnəʊnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kanone?
Kanone has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOH). Broken into parts: kuh · NOH · nuh.
Is kanone pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /kəˈnəʊnə/ (kuh-NOH-nuh).