How to pronounce canteen
Say it like kan-TEEN. Canteen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEEN).
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- kan
- TEEN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Canteen pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kanKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- TEENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of canteen
American and British speakers say canteen in essentially the same way: /kænˈtin/ in the US and /kænˈtiːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: kan-TEEN.
What does canteen mean?
- A water bottle, flask, or other vessel, typically used by a soldier or camper as a bottle for carrying water or liquor for drink.
- A military mess kit.
- A box with compartments for storing eating utensils, silverware etc.
Where does canteen come from?
Borrowed from French cantine, itself borrowed from Italian cantina.
Words that rhyme with canteen
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of canteen.
Questions about saying canteen
How do you pronounce canteen?
Say kan-TEEN. The American pronunciation is /kænˈtin/. In British English it is /kænˈtiːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in canteen?
Canteen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEEN). Broken into parts: kan · TEEN.
Do Americans and Brits say canteen the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kænˈtin/ and the British form is /kænˈtiːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.