How to pronounce canvassing
Say it like KAN-vuh-sing. Canvassing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAN).
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- KAN
- vuh
- sing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Canvassing 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.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- singKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of canvassing
American and British speakers say canvassing in essentially the same way: /ˈkænvəsɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈkænvəsɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAN-vuh-sing.
What does canvassing mean?
- present participle and gerund of canvass How to pronounce canvass
- The act of one who canvasses or solicits.
Questions about saying canvassing
How do you pronounce canvassing?
Say KAN-vuh-sing. The American pronunciation is /ˈkænvəsɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈkænvəsɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in canvassing?
Canvassing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAN). Broken into parts: KAN · vuh · sing.
Do Americans and Brits say canvassing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkænvəsɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈkænvəsɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.