About "cannula"
How to Split "cannula" into Syllables
The word cannula is divided into 3 syllables: can·nu·la. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.
📝 Syllable Breakdown
- can — 1st syllable
- nu — 2nd syllable
- la — 3rd syllable
🔊 Pronunciation Guide
The phonetic transcription of cannula:
- IPA: /ˈkænjʊlə/
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📖 Definitions
- cannula (plural cannulas or cannulae or cannulæ)
- cannula on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
📚 Word Origin & History
Borrowed from Late Latin cannula, canula (“tubular surgical instrument”), from Latin cannula (“reed; small reed- or tube-shaped object”), from canna (“cane; reed; object made from or shaped like a cane or reed”) + -ula (feminine form of -ulus (diminutive suffix). Canna is derived from Ancient Greek κᾰ́ννᾱ (kắnnā, “reed”), from Akkadian 𒂵𒉡𒌑𒌝 (qanûm, “cane; reed”). The plural form cannulae is borrowed from Late Latin cannulae. Borrowed from Latin cannula...
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📊 Similar Words Comparison
Compare cannula with related words to understand syllable patterns:
| Word | Syllables | Division |
|---|---|---|
| cannula | 3 | can·nu·la |
| cochineal | 4 | co-chi-ne-al |
| Connolly | 3 | con-nol-ly |
| cousinly | 3 | cou-sin-ly |
| canal | 2 | can-al |
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