How to pronounce canons
Say it like KAN-unz. Canons has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAN).
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- KAN
- unz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Canons 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 canons
American and British speakers say canons in essentially the same way: /ˈkænənz/ in the US and /ˈkænənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAN-unz.
What does canons mean?
- plural of canon How to pronounce canon
Questions about saying canons
How do you pronounce canons?
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 canons?
Canons has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAN). Broken into parts: KAN · unz.
Do Americans and Brits say canons 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.