To pronounce "canis", say CAN-is — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"canis" has 2 syllables: can-is. It rhymes with sanies and bahrainis, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Canis" has 2 syllables: can · is.
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