kanaima

Questions

What does kanaima mean?

A destructive possessing spirit according to the beliefs of parts of South America.

Where does kanaima come from?

Borrowed from various Cariban sources such as Ye'kwana kanaimö, Kari'na kanaimo, Pemon kanaimö.

How to pronounce kanaima

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “kanaima”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “kanaima”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “kanaima” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.