How to Pronounce Cancels

To pronounce "cancels", say CANC-els — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

CANC-els

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💡 Tip for remembering “cancels”

"cancels" has 2 syllables: canc-els. It rhymes with chancels, if that helps it stick.

What does cancels mean?

noun

  1. A cancellation (US); (nonstandard in some kinds of English).
  2. An enclosure; a boundary; a limit.

verb

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

    “He cancelled his order on their website.”

Synonyms

blacklistbelaytake care of

Words that rhyme with cancels

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

chancels

Related words

offsetnaturaldeleteinvalidateabandonsabolishabolishesabolition

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cancels"?▾

"Cancels" has 2 syllables: canc · els.

What does "cancels" mean?▾

Cancels: A cancellation (US); (nonstandard in some kinds of English).

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