How to pronounce sugarcane
Say it like SHUUG-er-kayn. Sugarcane has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHUUG).
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- SHUUG
- er
- kayn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sugarcane pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHUUGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- kaynGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of sugarcane
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SHUUG-uh-kayn.
What does sugarcane mean?
- Alternative form of sugar cane.
Questions about saying sugarcane
How do you pronounce sugarcane?
Say SHUUG-er-kayn. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃʊɡɚˌkeɪn/. In British English it is /ˈʃʊɡəˌkeɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sugarcane?
Sugarcane has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHUUG). Broken into parts: SHUUG · er · kayn.
Is sugarcane pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈʃʊɡəˌkeɪn/ (SHUUG-uh-kayn).