How to Pronounce Canals

To pronounce "canals", say CAN-als — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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CAN-als

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💡 Tip for remembering “canals”

"canals" has 2 syllables: can-als. It rhymes with rationales and decals, if that helps it stick.

What does canals 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 canals

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

rationalesdecalsspallsalsgalslocalesmoralespalspfalzthralls

Related words

canalizechannelductavenuescarcaseschannelsconduitsditches

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "canals"?▾

"Canals" has 2 syllables: can · als.

What does "canals" mean?▾

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

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