How to Pronounce Canoe

To pronounce "canoe", say can-OE — 2 syllables, IPA /kəˈnu/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/kəˈnu/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/kənˈuː/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

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What does canoe mean?

noun

  1. A small long and narrow boat, propelled by one or more people (depending on the size of canoe), using single-bladed paddles. The paddlers face in the direction of travel, in either a seated position, or kneeling on the bottom of the boat. Canoes are open on top, and pointed at both ends.
  2. An oversize, usually older, luxury car.

verb

  1. To ride or paddle a canoe.
  2. To split someone's head with a round.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "canoe"?▾

To pronounce "canoe", say can-OE — 2 syllables, IPA /kəˈnu/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

How many syllables are in "canoe"?▾

"Canoe" has 2 syllables: can · oe.

What is the IPA transcription of "canoe"?▾

The IPA transcription of "canoe" is /kəˈnu/.

What does "canoe" mean?▾

Canoe: A small long and narrow boat, propelled by one or more people (depending on the size of canoe), using single-bladed paddles. The paddlers face in the direction of travel, in either a seated position, or kneeling on the bottom of the boat. Canoes are open on top, and pointed at both ends.

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