How to Pronounce Canary

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/kəˈnɛəɹi/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “canary”

"canary" has 2 syllables: can-ary. It rhymes with extraordinary and contemporary, if that helps it stick.

What does canary mean?

noun

  1. A small, usually yellow, finch (genus Serinus), a songbird native to the Canary Islands.
  2. Any of various small birds of different countries, most of which are largely yellow in colour.

verb

  1. To dance nimbly (as in the canary dance)
  2. To inform or snitch, to betray secrets, especially about illegal activities.

adjective

  1. Of a light yellow colour.

Words that rhyme with canary

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

extraordinarycontemporarycontrarysanctuarysolitaryarbitrarywaryordinarytarryemissarycarryancillary

Related words

coloredchromaticfinksneakstooliesnitchcanary-yellowstoolpigeon

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "canary"?▾

"Canary" has 2 syllables: can · ary.

What is the IPA transcription of "canary"?▾

The IPA transcription of "canary" is /kəˈnɛəɹi/.

What does "canary" mean?▾

Canary: A small, usually yellow, finch (genus Serinus), a songbird native to the Canary Islands.

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