How to pronounce canyon
Say it like KAN-yun. Canyon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAN).
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- KAN
- yun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Canyon 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.
- yunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of canyon
American and British speakers say canyon in essentially the same way: /ˈkænjən/ in the US and /ˈkænjən/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAN-yun.
What does canyon mean?
- a ravine formed by a river in an area with little rainfall
Where does canyon come from?
Borrowed from Spanish cañón.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with canyon
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Questions about saying canyon
How do you pronounce canyon?
Say KAN-yun. The American pronunciation is /ˈkænjən/. In British English it is /ˈkænjən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in canyon?
Canyon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAN). Broken into parts: KAN · yun.
Do Americans and Brits say canyon the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkænjən/ and the British form is /ˈkænjən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.