How to Pronounce Cans

To pronounce "cans", say CANS — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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CANS

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💡 Tip for remembering “cans”

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

Sounds exactly like: kanz, cannes — easy to mix up when writing.

What does cans mean?

noun

  1. A more or less cylindrical vessel for liquids, usually of steel or aluminium, but sometimes of plastic, and with a carrying handle over the top.
  2. A container used to carry and dispense water for plants (a watering can).

verb

  1. To seal in a can.

    “They canned air to sell as a novelty to tourists.”

  2. To preserve by heating and sealing in a jar or can.

    “They spent August canning fruit and vegetables.”

Synonyms

tin

Words that rhyme with cans

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

sansglanstransplansfansmagnesbannshandshannestrans-benzbans

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cans"?▾

"Cans" has one syllable.

What does "cans" mean?▾

Cans: A more or less cylindrical vessel for liquids, usually of steel or aluminium, but sometimes of plastic, and with a carrying handle over the top.

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