How to Pronounce Canker

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈkæŋkə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “canker”

"canker" has 2 syllables: cank-er. It rhymes with anchor and rancor, if that helps it stick.

What does canker mean?

noun

  1. A plant disease marked by gradual decay.
  2. A region of dead plant tissue caused by such a disease.

Synonyms

roupfrouncenomawater canker

Words that rhyme with canker

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

anchorrancorhankerbankertankerankerrankerflankersupertanker

Related words

plaguecancerdiseaselarchscourgeinflictionanthracnosisblight

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "canker"?▾

"Canker" has 2 syllables: cank · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "canker"?▾

The IPA transcription of "canker" is /ˈkæŋkə/.

What does "canker" mean?▾

Canker: A plant disease marked by gradual decay.

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