How to pronounce cans
Say it like KANZ. Cans is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KANZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cans 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 cans
American and British speakers say cans in essentially the same way: /kænz/ in the US and /kænz/ in the UK.
British respelling: KANZ.
What does cans mean?
- plural of can How to pronounce can
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- third-person singular simple present indicative of can How to pronounce can“The fish factory cans the sardines and mackerel.”
Words that rhyme with cans
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cans.
Questions about saying cans
How do you pronounce cans?
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 cans?
Cans is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KANZ.
Do Americans and Brits say cans 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.