kan-uh-BEYE-di-ohl
/ˌkænəˈbaɪdɪoʊl/
Cannabidiol is pronounced kan-uh-BEYE-di-ohl (/ˌkænəˈbaɪdɪoʊl/). Cannabidiol is a non-psychoactive compound found in Cannabis plants, commonly abbreviated as CBD. It is used medicinally and in wellness products for potential anti-inflammatory and anxiolytic effects, though it does not produce a high. The term refers to the chemical class of cannabinoids, with cannabidiol being one specific molecule studied for therapeutic properties.
nounCannabidiol is a non-psychoactive compound found in Cannabis plants, commonly abbreviated as CBD. It is used medicinally and in wellness products for potential anti-inflammatory and anxiolytic effects, though it does not produce a high. The term refers to the chemical class of cannabinoids, with cannabidiol being one specific molecule studied for therapeutic properties.
- Common mistakes: (1) Not keeping primary stress on the 'bid' syllable, leading to can-a-BID-i-ol unclear; ensure syllable-timed rhythm. (2) Blurring the transition from /bɪ/ to /d/ by letting /d/ merge with adjacent vowels; practice by isolating 'bid' as /bɪd/ and then connect. (3) Final 'ol' length: UK/AU may use a shorter or schwa-like ending; aim for a crisp /ɒl/ or /ɔːl/ depending on accent. - Correction tips: use slow, deliberate syllable separations, then blend; mirror native speakers using audio resources; record and compare.
How to Pronounce Cannabidiol
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Pronunciation: /ˌkænəˈbɪdɪˌɒl/ (US) or /ˌkænəˈbɪdɪɒl/ (UK). Primary stress on the third syllable '-bi-'. Break it as can-a-BID-i-ol, with the 'di' forming a quick mid vowel and the final 'ol' as a light '-ol' sound. Start with /k/ + /æ/ (as in cat), glide into /nə/ in unstressed first syllable, then /ˈbɪd/, and end with /ɪɒl/ or /ɒl/. You’ll hear the 'bi' as a clear, short vowel; avoid merging into 'canna-bid-eol'. Audio reference: US: IPA ˌkæ nə ˈbɪ dɪ ˌɒl; UK: ˌkæn ə ˈbɪ dɪ ɒl.
Common errors: (1) Flattening the stress, saying can-a-bid-i-ol with equal emphasis; keep primary stress on the 'bid' portion. (2) Slurring the 'bi' into 'di', producing can-na- bĭd-ee-ol; segment the syllables clearly: can-a-BID-i-ol. (3) Mispronouncing the final 'ol' as /oʊl/ instead of /ɒl/ in UK/AU; aim for a short /ɒl/ or /ɔl/ depending on accent. Practice by isolating each syllable and then blending.
US: /ˌkænəˈbɪdɪˌɒl/ with rhotic r-less 'r' influence, 'ol' often as /ɒl/. UK: /ˌkænəˈbɪdɪɒl/ with non-rhoticity and sharper final /ɒl/. AU: similar to UK, with vowel timing that can be broader; some speakers may reduce the middle syllable slightly more, sounding /ˌkæ nəˈbɪ dɪ ɒl/. Focus on keeping the 'bi' clearly enunciated and final /ɒl/ stable.
Key challenges: the sequence can- + a- + bid- can trip airflow and tongue position; the 'bi' creates a rapid /ɪ/ vowel that can blur with the following /d/. The final 'ol' may differ in length and quality across accents; ensure a crisp /ɒl/ or /ɔl/. Stress pattern is tricky: secondary stress on 'ca' and primary on 'bi-'. Visualize the word as can-a-BID-i-ol to guide timing and mouth movements.
Unique aspect: the 'bi' cluster followed by a stressed 'd' onset can cause a brief alveolar stop release that may blend into the following /ɪ/; you want a clean /bɪd/ rather than /bə dI/. Emphasize the 'd' consonant and prevent vowel schwa insertion in 'bi'. Also, beware variation in the final syllable across dialects; practice with context sentences to lock in the rhythm.
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- US: Rhoticity affects the /r/? Not present; focus on /ɒl/ as in 'doll'. Vowel quality: /æ/ in 'can' and /ə/ in 'na/ne' reduction in unstressed syllables. - UK: Non-rhotic; final /l/ clear; shorter /ɒl/; keep 'bi' crisp. - AU: Similar to UK but with broader vowel qualities; practice with rounded lips on /ɒ/ and a slightly longer /ɪ/ in /bɪ/. IPA references: US /ˌkæ nəˈbɪdɪˌɒl/, UK /ˌkæn əˈbɪdɪɒl/, AU /ˌkæ nəˈbɪdɪɒl/.
Cannabidiol originates from the chemical family name cannabinoids, derived from Cannabis and the Latin diminutive -oid meaning 'like' or 'in the form of.' The root Cannabis refers to the Cannabis sativa and Cannabis indica plants. The term cannabidiol itself is a compound name formed from 'cannabis' + 'di' (two) + 'al' (a suffix indicating a chemical compound) + 'ol' (alcohol group). The earliest usage in scientific literature emerges in the 1940s as chemists began isolating specific cannabinoids. Over time, cannabidiol (CBD) rose to prominence in pharmacology and medical literature in the late 20th and early 21st centuries as research into non-psychoactive cannabinoids expanded. The naming conventions reflect a systematic approach to classifying cannabinoids by their carbon skeleton and functional groups, with cannabidiol becoming a key term in clinical and consumer contexts as CBD products gained popularity. First known use appears in mid-20th century chemical literature, with broader public usage accelerating after 2000 given increasing interest and regulation surrounding cannabis-derived compounds.
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