How to Pronounce "canals"
word
kuh-NALZ
kuh-NALZ
Definition
Canals are artificial waterways built for transportation, irrigation, or connecting different bodies of water. They are man-made and are often used for boats or to carry water to fields.
IPA Transcription
American English
kəˈnæɫz
British English
kənˈælz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kuh-NALZ
UK
kuh-NALZ
Listen in Context
Many boats travel through the city's canals.
Farmers use canals to bring water to their crops.
Venice is famous for its beautiful canals.
Some canals are still used for trade, even after hundreds of years.