How to Pronounce Canvas

To pronounce "canvas", say CANV-as — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkæn.vəs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈkæn.vəs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “canvas”

"canvas" has 2 syllables: canv-as. It rhymes with canvass, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: canvass — easy to mix up when writing.

What does canvas mean?

noun

  1. A type of coarse cloth, woven from hemp, useful for making sails and tents or as a surface for paintings.
  2. A piece of canvas cloth stretched across a frame on which one may paint.

verb

  1. To cover an area or object with canvas.
  2. Alternative spelling of canvass.

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Words that rhyme with canvas

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "canvas"?▾

"Canvas" has 2 syllables: canv · as.

What is the IPA transcription of "canvas"?▾

The IPA transcription of "canvas" is /ˈkæn.vəs/.

What does "canvas" mean?▾

Canvas: A type of coarse cloth, woven from hemp, useful for making sails and tents or as a surface for paintings.

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