How to Pronounce Canst

To pronounce "canst", say CANST — one syllable, IPA /kænst/. 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

/kænst/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “canst”

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

What does canst mean?

verb

  1. (auxiliary verb, defective) To know how to; to be able to.

    “She can speak English, French, and German.   I can play football.   Can you remember your fifth birthday?”

  2. (modal auxiliary verb, defective) May; to be permitted or enabled to.

    “You can go outside and play when you're finished with your homework.   Can I use your pen?”

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

be able tocognizegrokkenmay

Antonyms

can'tcannotcan’t

Words that rhyme with canst

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

enhancedadvancedentrancedglancedtrancedprancedfinancedlanceddancedchancedunderfinancedrefinanced

Related words

couldstcouldestcanetcouldcansocantarecaneacanad

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "canst"?▾

"Canst" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "canst"?▾

The IPA transcription of "canst" is /kænst/.

What does "canst" mean?▾

Canst: (auxiliary verb, defective) To know how to; to be able to.

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