How to pronounce canner
Say it like KAN-er. Canner has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAN).
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- KAN
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Canner 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of canner
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAN-uh.
What does canner mean?
- Someone or something which cans.
- A large pot used for processing jars when preserving food, either in a boiling water bath or by capturing steam to elevate the pressure and temperature.
- Someone who lives off container deposit refunds from recycling.
Where does canner come from?
From Middle English canner (“maker of cans”), originally from the noun canne and equivalent to can + -er (occupational suffix).
Words that rhyme with canner
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of canner.
Questions about saying canner
How do you pronounce canner?
Say KAN-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈkænɚ/. In British English it is /ˈkænə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in canner?
Canner has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAN). Broken into parts: KAN · er.
Is canner 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 /ˈkænə/ (KAN-uh).