How to Pronounce Canons

To pronounce "canons", say CAN-ons — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

CAN-ons

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💡 Tip for remembering “canons”

"canons" has 2 syllables: can-ons. It rhymes with cannons and tannins, if that helps it stick.

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

What does canons mean?

noun

  1. A generally accepted principle; a rule.

    “The trial must proceed according to the canons of law.”

  2. A group of literary works that are generally accepted as representing a field.

noun

  1. A clergy member serving a cathedral or collegiate church.
  2. A canon regular, a member of any of several Roman Catholic religious orders.

noun

  1. A Near Eastern and Caucasian musical instrument related to the zither, dulcimer, or harp having either 26 strings and a single bridge, or twice that number and two bridges.

Synonyms

French canon

Words that rhyme with canons

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

cannonstanninsmontanansatlantansbuchanans

Related words

canyonbarrelscannonschargesdiggersfeesfirecrackersguns

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "canons"?▾

"Canons" has 2 syllables: can · ons.

What does "canons" mean?▾

Canons: A generally accepted principle; a rule.

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