How to Pronounce Cancerous

To pronounce "cancerous", say CANC-er-ous — 3 syllables, IPA /kænsəɹəs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/kænsəɹəs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “cancerous”

"cancerous" has 3 syllables: canc-er-ous. It rhymes with precancerous and danceress, if that helps it stick.

What does cancerous mean?

adjective

  1. Relating to or affected with cancer.
  2. Growing or spreading rapidly to the point of harm.

Antonyms

noncancerous

Words that rhyme with cancerous

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

precancerousdanceress

Related words

carcinogenicmalignantcancerologicaloncologicaloncologiccarcinomicprecancerouscarcinological

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cancerous"?▾

"Cancerous" has 3 syllables: canc · er · ous.

What is the IPA transcription of "cancerous"?▾

The IPA transcription of "cancerous" is /kænsəɹəs/.

What does "cancerous" mean?▾

Cancerous: Relating to or affected with cancer.

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