To pronounce "cantankerously", say CANT-ank-er-ously — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
cantankerously
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CANT-ank-er-ously
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"cantankerously" has 4 syllables: cant-ank-er-ously.
"Cantankerously" has 4 syllables: cant · ank · er · ously.
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