How do you pronounce "canoes"?

In American English: /kəˈnuːz/ (kuh-NOOZ). In British English: /kənˈuːz/ (kuhn-OOZ). In Canadian English: /kəˈnuːz/ (kuh-NOOZ). In Australian English: /kənˈuːz/ (kuhn-OOZ).

Is "canoes" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /kəˈnuːz/ (kuh-NOOZ), while in British English it's /kənˈuːz/ (kuhn-OOZ).

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canoes

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/kəˈnuːz/

kuh-NOOZ

Syllable Breakdown

kəca·nuːznoes

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