How to pronounce cancelled
Say it like KAN-suld. Cancelled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAN).
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- KAN
- suld
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cancelled pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- suldKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cancelled
American and British speakers say cancelled in essentially the same way: /ˈkænsəld/ in the US and /ˈkænsəld/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAN-suld.
What does cancelled mean?
- (of events) no longer planned or scheduled“the wedding is definitely off”
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying cancelled
How do you pronounce cancelled?
Say KAN-suld. The American pronunciation is /ˈkænsəld/. In British English it is /ˈkænsəld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cancelled?
Cancelled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAN). Broken into parts: KAN · suld.
Do Americans and Brits say cancelled the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkænsəld/ and the British form is /ˈkænsəld/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.