How to Pronounce Canny

To pronounce "canny", say CANNY — one syllable, IPA /ˈkæni/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/ˈkæni/

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💡 Tip for remembering “canny”

"canny" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with uncanny and tranny, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: canney — easy to mix up when writing.

What does canny mean?

adjective

  1. Careful, prudent, cautious.

    “The politician gave a canny response to the reporter's questions.”

  2. Knowing, shrewd, astute.

    “The canny lawyer knew just how to get what he wanted.”

adverb

  1. Very, considerably; quite, rather.

    “That's a canny big horse, man!”

  2. Gently, quietly; carefully, skilfully.

    “drive canny”

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Words that rhyme with canny

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

uncannytrannynannycrannyfannygrannyanniefanniesannystranyjanneyshanny

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "canny"?▾

"Canny" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "canny"?▾

The IPA transcription of "canny" is /ˈkæni/.

What does "canny" mean?▾

Canny: Careful, prudent, cautious.

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