How to Pronounce "cannibalism"
word
ˈkænəbəˌɫɪzəm
KAN-uh-buh-liz-um
kˈænɪbəlˌɪzəm
KAN-ib-uh-liz-um
Definition
Cannibalism is the act of a human or animal eating another individual of the same species. It can refer to survival in extreme situations or natural behavior in some animals.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkænəbəˌɫɪzəm
British English
kˈænɪbəlˌɪzəm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KAN-uh-buh-liz-um
UK
KAN-ib-uh-liz-um
Listen in Context
Some animals practice cannibalism to survive when food is scarce.
Ancient tribes sometimes practiced cannibalism as part of rituals.
People were shocked by stories of cannibalism during shipwrecks.
Biologists study cannibalism to understand animal behavior and survival strategies.