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What does kanchil mean?
A small, agile chevrotain of the genus Tragulus, especially Tragulus kanchil (lesser mouse-deer).
Where does kanchil come from?
From the Wilkinson spelling of Malay kancil, kanchil.

How to pronounce kanchil

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “kanchil”.
  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 “kanchil”.
  4. Repeat and practice — Say “kanchil” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.