How to Pronounce Cankering

To pronounce "cankering", say CANK-er-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

CANK-er-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “cankering”

"cankering" has 3 syllables: cank-er-ing. It rhymes with hankering and anchoring, if that helps it stick.

What does cankering mean?

verb

  1. To affect as a canker; to eat away; to corrode; to consume.
  2. To infect or pollute; to corrupt.

Words that rhyme with cankering

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

hankeringanchoring

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cankering"?▾

"Cankering" has 3 syllables: cank · er · ing.

What does "cankering" mean?▾

Cankering: To affect as a canker; to eat away; to corrode; to consume.

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