How to Pronounce Trashcan

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

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

TRASHC-an

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💡 Tip for remembering “trashcan”

"trashcan" has 2 syllables: trashc-an.

What does trashcan mean?

noun

  1. A receptacle which serves as a place to discard waste materials.

Synonyms

garbage canlitter binrubbish bintrash binwastepaper basket

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Related words

wastebaskettrashtrashcansdumpstergarbagedustbinwastebasketsdumpsters

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "trashcan"?▾

"Trashcan" has 2 syllables: trashc · an.

What does "trashcan" mean?▾

Trashcan: A receptacle which serves as a place to discard waste materials.

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