How to pronounce canister
Say it like KAN-uh-ster. Canister has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAN).
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- KAN
- uh
- ster
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Canister 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sterKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of canister
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAN-uh-stuh.
What does canister mean?
- A cylindrical or rectangular container usually of lightweight metal, plastic, or laminated pasteboard used for holding a dry product (as tea, crackers, flour, matches).
- Any of various cylindrical metal receptacles usually with a removable close-fitting top.
- A special short-range antipersonnel projectile consisting of a casing of light metal, loaded with preformed submissiles such as flechettes or steel balls. The casing is designed to open just beyond the muzzle of the weapon, dispersing the submissiles.
- To pack into a canister.
Words that rhyme with canister
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of canister.
Questions about saying canister
How do you pronounce canister?
Say KAN-uh-ster. The American pronunciation is /ˈkænəstɚ/. In British English it is /ˈkænəstə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in canister?
Canister has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAN). Broken into parts: KAN · uh · ster.
Is canister pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈkænəstə/ (KAN-uh-stuh).