How to Pronounce Cannula

To pronounce "cannula", say CANN-ul-a — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈkænjʊlə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈkænjʊlə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “cannula”

"cannula" has 3 syllables: cann-ul-a. It rhymes with ranula and planula, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: canula — easy to mix up when writing.

What does cannula mean?

noun

  1. A tube inserted in the body to drain or inject fluid.
  2. A hose or tube that connects directly to an oxygen (O2) bottle/source from the user's nose, commonly used by aircraft pilots or others needing direct oxygen breathing apparatus.

Words that rhyme with cannula

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

ranulaplanulacanula

Related words

trocarpipellesnuggersyringenipplevacutainerinjectordrainpipe

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cannula"?▾

"Cannula" has 3 syllables: cann · ul · a.

What is the IPA transcription of "cannula"?▾

The IPA transcription of "cannula" is /ˈkænjʊlə/.

What does "cannula" mean?▾

Cannula: A tube inserted in the body to drain or inject fluid.

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