English pronunciation · Words Starting with C
Cannibalism Pronunciation
Cannibalism is pronounced KA-nuh-buh-li-zuhm, IPA /ˈkænəbəˌlɪzəm/.
KA-nuh-buh-li-zuhm
US /ˈkænəbəˌlɪzəm/ · UK /ˈkænɪbəˌlɪzəm/
Syllables: KA · nuh · buh · li · zuhm (5 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
noun: The practice of eating members of one's own species.
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Cannibalism in a Sentence
- Cannibalism among the hens is a sign of crowding.
- The expedition ended in accusations of cannibalism.
- Cannibalism appears in several insect species.
Common Mispronunciations of Cannibalism
Not kuh-NI-buh-li-zuhm
Cannibal keeps the volume on its first beat, and the ism does not move it however long the word grows.
Not KA-nuh-bal-IZM
Capitalism and cannibalism both trail four quiet beats behind one loud opening.
Tip: The word comes from Caniba, a Spanish rendering of the name of the Carib people.
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