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