How to Pronounce Cannabis

To pronounce "cannabis", say CANN-ab-is — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈkænəbɪs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈkænəbɪs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “cannabis”

"cannabis" has 3 syllables: cann-ab-is.

What does cannabis mean?

noun

  1. A tall annual dioecious plant (Cannabis, especially Cannabis sativa), native to central Asia and having alternate, palmately divided leaves and tough bast fibers.
  2. A mildly euphoriant or sedating, intoxicating hallucinogenic drug prepared from various parts of this plant.

Synonyms

THCbhangdopeganjagrassmarijuanastringweed

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Related words

marijuanaganjahempmarihuanaweedpotsmokegrass

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cannabis"?▾

"Cannabis" has 3 syllables: cann · ab · is.

What is the IPA transcription of "cannabis"?▾

The IPA transcription of "cannabis" is /ˈkænəbɪs/.

What does "cannabis" mean?▾

Cannabis: A tall annual dioecious plant (Cannabis, especially Cannabis sativa), native to central Asia and having alternate, palmately divided leaves and tough bast fibers.

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