How to Pronounce Cancer

To pronounce "cancer", say CANC-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkæːnsə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈkæːnsə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “cancer”

"cancer" has 2 syllables: canc-er. It rhymes with answer and necromancer, if that helps it stick.

What does cancer mean?

noun

  1. A disease in which the cells of a tissue undergo uncontrolled (and often rapid) proliferation.
  2. Something damaging that spreads throughout something else.

Synonyms

growthmalignancyneoplasialichen

Words that rhyme with cancer

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

answernecromancerlancerdancerchanceradvancerenhancerfreelancerpranceranticancer

Related words

tumourtumormalignancyoncologycarcinomacarcinogenicitycarcinogenlymphatic

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cancer"?▾

"Cancer" has 2 syllables: canc · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "cancer"?▾

The IPA transcription of "cancer" is /ˈkæːnsə/.

What does "cancer" mean?▾

Cancer: A disease in which the cells of a tissue undergo uncontrolled (and often rapid) proliferation.

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