How to pronounce canning
Say it like KAN-ing. Canning has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAN).
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- KAN
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Canning 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of canning
American and British speakers say canning in essentially the same way: /ˈkænɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈkænɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAN-ing.
What does canning mean?
- present participle and gerund of can (“to seal in a can”) How to pronounce can
- The process of preserving food by heat processing in a sealed vessel (a jar or can).
- The practice of collecting aluminum cans or other recyclable objects; making money by collecting and selling such things.
Words that rhyme with canning
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of canning.
Questions about saying canning
How do you pronounce canning?
Say KAN-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈkænɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈkænɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in canning?
Canning has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAN). Broken into parts: KAN · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say canning the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkænɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈkænɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.