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canonical

Phonetic Transcription:

kəˈnɒnɪkəl

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The book is one of the canonical texts of Scientology.

Mark is the shortest of the canonical gospels.

Now, the metric is in the canonical form.

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Common mistakes of canonical pronunciation

Stress placement: Many pronounce "canonical" with incorrect stress, saying /kəˈnænɪkəl/. The correct stress is on the second syllable: /kəˈnɒnɪkəl/ (UK) and /kəˈnænɪkəl/ (US). Tip: Focus on stressing the "non" part.
Vowel confusion: Some speakers mispronounce the first vowel, saying "cannonical" instead of "canonical". The correct pronunciation starts with /kə/, not /kæn/. Tip: Remember to use the schwa sound /ə/ at the beginning.
Final syllable mispronunciation: A common mistake is pronouncing the last syllable as /kəl/ instead of /kəl/. The correct pronunciation is /kəl/ in both UK and US variants. Tip: Practice saying the last syllable clearly.
Overemphasizing consonants: Some individuals pronounce the "c" too harshly, saying "kannonical". The correct pronunciation has a softer "c" sound, /kəˈnænɪkəl/. Tip: Keep the initial "c" soft and smooth.
Incorrect vowel length: Speakers may shorten the second vowel, saying "canical". The correct pronunciation has a distinct /ɒ/ (UK) or /æ/ (US) sound. Tip: Pay attention to the length of the vowel in the second syllable.

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How do you pronounce "canonical" in American English?

In American English, "canonical" is pronounced as /kəˈnɒnɪkəl/ with the primary stress on the second syllable. The first syllable is pronounced with a schwa sound, like "kuh."

What is the British pronunciation of "canonical"?

In British English, "canonical" is pronounced as /kəˈnænɪkəl/, also stressing the second syllable. The vowel sound in the second syllable is more open, sounding like "an" in "man."

Are there any common mistakes people make when pronouncing "canonical"?

One common mistake is misplacing the stress, often pronouncing it as /ˈkænənɪkəl/, stressing the first syllable instead. Remember, the correct stress is on the second syllable, which helps convey the word accurately.

How many syllables are in the word "canonical"?

The word "canonical" has four syllables: ca-non-i-cal. Breaking it down this way can help with pronunciation and ensure each part is articulated clearly.