How to Pronounce Canaille

To pronounce "canaille", say CAN-aill-e — 3 syllables, IPA /kəˈnaɪ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/kəˈnaɪ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “canaille”

"canaille" has 3 syllables: can-aill-e. It rhymes with tenaille and trenail, if that helps it stick.

What does canaille mean?

noun

  1. (chiefly in the plural) The lowest class of people; the rabble; the vulgar.
  2. Shorts or inferior flour.

Words that rhyme with canaille

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

tenailletrenailunnail

Related words

canailrabbleroughscuffrascaillecrowdsnobtagraggutterblood

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "canaille"?▾

"Canaille" has 3 syllables: can · aill · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "canaille"?▾

The IPA transcription of "canaille" is /kəˈnaɪ/.

What does "canaille" mean?▾

Canaille: (chiefly in the plural) The lowest class of people; the rabble; the vulgar.

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