How to Pronounce Nasal Cannula
Definition, meaning, and phonetic spelling
Nasal Cannula Pronunciation
NAY-zal KAN-yoo-lah
Stressed syllable in ALL CAPS · hyphens separate syllables
Syllable Breakdown
NAY
stress here
zal KAN
yoo
lah
4 syllables
What is Nasal Cannula?
A lightweight device with two small prongs that sit just inside the nostrils to deliver supplemental oxygen to a patient who is breathing on their own. It is one of the most commonly used oxygen delivery systems.
Questions About Nasal Cannula
How do you pronounce 'nasal cannula'?
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Say it like this: NAY-zal KAN-yoo-lah. The first word rhymes with 'say' and 'day,' and the second word sounds like 'can' plus 'you' plus 'luh.' Put the stress on the first syllable of each word: NAY-zal and KAN-yoo-lah.
What is the stress mistake people make when saying 'nasal cannula'?
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Many people accidentally stress the second syllable and say nuh-ZAL instead of NAY-zal. Remember: the first syllable gets the emphasis. It should sound like you're saying 'nay' (as in, to vote no) at the start.
How do you break 'nasal cannula' into syllables?
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Nasal breaks into two syllables: NAY-zal. Cannula breaks into three syllables: CAN-yoo-lah. When you say both words together, you're pronouncing five syllables total.
What does the word 'nasal' mean?
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'Nasal' means relating to the nose. The word comes from Latin and describes anything that has to do with your nose or nostrils.
What does 'cannula' mean in simple English?
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'Cannula' is a fancy medical word for a small, hollow tube. The word comes from Latin and is used to describe any thin tube used in medical settings.
What is the short form or abbreviation for 'nasal cannula'?
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The abbreviation is NC, which you say as 'en-see.' You might hear doctors or nurses use this short form when talking quickly or writing notes.
Are there other medical words that use the root 'cannula'?
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Yes! Other medical devices use the word 'cannula,' like 'IV cannula' (a tube for the arm) or 'venous cannula' (a tube for veins). Any time you see the word 'cannula,' it's talking about some kind of small medical tube.
How would you use 'nasal cannula' in a sentence?
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You might hear someone say: 'The patient is using a nasal cannula in the hospital.' This sentence simply describes that a person has this device, without giving any medical advice.