How to pronounce cannons
Say it like KAN-unz. Cannons has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAN).
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- KAN
- unz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cannons 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.
- unzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cannons
American and British speakers say cannons in essentially the same way: /ˈkænənz/ in the US and /ˈkænənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAN-unz.
What does cannons mean?
- plural of cannon How to pronounce cannon
- third-person singular simple present indicative of cannon How to pronounce cannon
Questions about saying cannons
How do you pronounce cannons?
Say KAN-unz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkænənz/. In British English it is /ˈkænənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cannons?
Cannons has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAN). Broken into parts: KAN · unz.
Do Americans and Brits say cannons the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkænənz/ and the British form is /ˈkænənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.