To pronounce "canister", say CAN-ist-er — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
canister
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CAN-ist-er
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"canister" has 3 syllables: can-ist-er. It rhymes with bannister and cannister, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: cannister — easy to mix up when writing.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Canister" has 3 syllables: can · ist · er.
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