To pronounce "canyon", say CANY-on — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
canyon
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CANY-on
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"canyon" has 2 syllables: cany-on. It rhymes with companion and banyan, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: canion — easy to mix up when writing.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Canyon" has 2 syllables: cany · on.
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