How to Pronounce "canary"
word
/kəˈnɛɹi/
kuh-NAIR-ee
/kənˈeəɹi/
kuh-NAIR-ee
Definition
A small, yellow songbird often kept as a pet. The word can also refer to someone who warns others about danger, especially by noticing it first.
IPA Transcription
American English
/kəˈnɛɹi/
British English
/kənˈeəɹi/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kuh-NAIR-ee
UK
kuh-NAIR-ee
Listen in Context
My grandmother has a canary that sings every morning.
A canary is a popular pet because of its beautiful voice.
The little yellow canary flew out of its cage.
He sang like a canary and told the police everything.