How to Pronounce Canoes

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/kəˈnuːz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “canoes”

"canoes" has 2 syllables: can-oes. It rhymes with peruse and abuse, if that helps it stick.

What does canoes 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.

Words that rhyme with canoes

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

peruseabuserefuseinfusediffusefuseexcuseoozemisuseboozeamusenews

Related words

birchbarkboatslifeboatsoutriggerraftsvesselsskiffspirogues

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "canoes"?▾

"Canoes" has 2 syllables: can · oes.

What is the IPA transcription of "canoes"?▾

The IPA transcription of "canoes" is /kəˈnuːz/.

What does "canoes" mean?▾

Canoes: 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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