Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

cannibalize

/ˈkænɪbəlaɪz/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 2.10 in modern English

Syllables
can-ni-bal-ize
IPA
/ˈkænɪbəlaɪz/
24
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
4
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈkænɪbəlaɪz/
  • British English: /ˈkænɪbəlaɪz/

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Questions

How do you pronounce cannibalize?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈkænɪbəlaɪz/.
What does cannibalize mean?
Alternative form of cannibalise.

How to pronounce cannibalize

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