How to Pronounce Cannibal

To pronounce "cannibal", say CANN-ib-al — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈkænɪbəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈkænɪbəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “cannibal”

"cannibal" has 3 syllables: cann-ib-al. It rhymes with scannable and bannable, if that helps it stick.

What does cannibal mean?

noun

  1. An organism which eats others of its own species or kind, especially a human who eats human flesh.

Synonyms

anthropophagusman-eater

Words that rhyme with cannibal

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

scannablebannabletannableanibalannabelleannablecanibalhannibal

Related words

anthropophagusanthropophagiteman-eatercannibalisticanthropophaginiancannibalismmaneatingcarnivore

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cannibal"?▾

"Cannibal" has 3 syllables: cann · ib · al.

What is the IPA transcription of "cannibal"?▾

The IPA transcription of "cannibal" is /ˈkænɪbəl/.

What does "cannibal" mean?▾

Cannibal: An organism which eats others of its own species or kind, especially a human who eats human flesh.

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