To pronounce "cantankerous", say CANT-ank-er-ous — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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CANT-ank-er-ous
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"cantankerous" has 4 syllables: cant-ank-er-ous. It rhymes with rancorous and cankerous, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Cantankerous" has 4 syllables: cant · ank · er · ous.
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