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How to pronounce canal

canal
/kəˈnæl/
2 syllables, stress on the second

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Canal, sound by sound

/k/as in catWith a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/n/as in noTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/æ/as in catOpen the mouth wide, as for “ah”, but say “e”. Wider than in “bed”.
/l/as in lookTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides.

In a sentence

A canal flowed between two rows of houses.

Words that rhyme with canal

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce canal?

Canal is pronounced /kəˈnæl/ in American English.

How many syllables are in canal?

Canal has 2 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in canal?

The second syllable: /kəˈnæl/.

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