How to pronounce Cannes
Say it like KANZ. Cannes is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KANZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cannes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KANZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of Cannes
American and British speakers say Cannes in essentially the same way: /kænz/ in the US and /kænz/ in the UK.
British respelling: KANZ.
What does Cannes mean?
- a port and resort city on the French Riviera; site of an annual film festival
Words that rhyme with Cannes
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Cannes.
Questions about saying Cannes
How do you pronounce Cannes?
Say KANZ. The American pronunciation is /kænz/. In British English it is /kænz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Cannes?
Cannes is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KANZ.
Do Americans and Brits say Cannes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kænz/ and the British form is /kænz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.