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