How to pronounce canisters
Say it like KAN-uh-sterz. Canisters has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAN).
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- KAN
- uh
- sterz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Canisters 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.
- sterzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of canisters
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAN-uh-stuz.
What does canisters mean?
- plural of canister How to pronounce canister
Questions about saying canisters
How do you pronounce canisters?
Say KAN-uh-sterz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkænəstɚz/. In British English it is /ˈkænəstəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in canisters?
Canisters has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAN). Broken into parts: KAN · uh · sterz.
Is canisters 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 /ˈkænəstəz/ (KAN-uh-stuz).