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