How to Pronounce Canting

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

CANT-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “canting”

"canting" has 2 syllables: cant-ing. It rhymes with enchanting and granting, if that helps it stick.

What does canting mean?

verb

  1. To speak with the jargon of a class or subgroup.
  2. To speak in set phrases.

verb

  1. To set (something) at an angle.

    “to cant a cask; to cant a ship”

  2. To give a sudden turn or new direction to.

    “to cant round a stick of timber; to cant a football”

verb

  1. To divide or parcel out.

Words that rhyme with canting

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

enchantinggrantingsupplantingrantingplantingbantengslantingtransplantingdecantingimplantingrecantinganting

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "canting"?▾

"Canting" has 2 syllables: cant · ing.

What does "canting" mean?▾

Canting: To speak with the jargon of a class or subgroup.

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