How to Pronounce Canceled

To pronounce "canceled", say CANC-el-ed — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

CANC-el-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “canceled”

"canceled" has 3 syllables: canc-el-ed. It rhymes with cancelled, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: cancelled — easy to mix up when writing.

What does canceled mean?

verb

  1. To cross out something with lines etc.
  2. To invalidate or annul something.

    “He cancelled his order on their website.”

adjective

  1. No longer planned or scheduled.

    “The cancelled show would have drawn 5,000 fans.”

  2. (of a mail item) Marked over the stamp, to show that the stamp has been used.

Synonyms

blacklistbelaytake care of

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Words that rhyme with canceled

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

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Related words

offsetnaturaldeleteinvalidateannulrevokeannulmentcancellation

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "canceled"?▾

"Canceled" has 3 syllables: canc · el · ed.

What does "canceled" mean?▾

Canceled: To cross out something with lines etc.

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