How to Pronounce Canal

To pronounce "canal", say CAN-al — 2 syllables, IPA /kəˈnɛl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/kəˈnɛl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “canal”

"canal" has 2 syllables: can-al. It rhymes with rationale and corral, if that helps it stick.

What does canal mean?

noun

  1. An artificial waterway or artificially improved river used for travel, shipping, or irrigation.
  2. A tubular channel within the body.

verb

  1. To dig an artificial waterway in or to (a place), especially for drainage
  2. To travel along a canal by boat

Words that rhyme with canal

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

rationalecorralshallgalsallocalemoralemalchaparralscallcalchorale

Related words

canalizechannelductwaterwaychannelizationchutewatercourseconduit

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "canal"?▾

"Canal" has 2 syllables: can · al.

What is the IPA transcription of "canal"?▾

The IPA transcription of "canal" is /kəˈnɛl/.

What does "canal" mean?▾

Canal: An artificial waterway or artificially improved river used for travel, shipping, or irrigation.

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