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Proceed to the short 'æ' sound as in 'cat', with a wide open mouth.
End with the 'n' sound by placing the tongue against the roof of the mouth.
pronouncing as 'ken' (can)
elongating the vowel sound (can)
omitting the 'n' sound (ca-)
same as American
same as American
same as American
same as American
same as American
same as American
In casual speech, 'can' may be pronounced as 'kin' to sound faster.
Yes, the 'a' in 'can' is typically short, like in 'cat'.
The 'n' changes the meaning and ensures correct understanding.
Be able to do something.
/ˈkænɪstər/
A small container
/kænd/
Preserved in a can
/ˈkænɪŋ/
The act of preserving food in cans
The 'i' in 'canister' adds a syllable.
The 'ed' in 'canned' changes the ending sound.
The 'ing' in 'canning' adds a syllable.
Keep the 'a' short and similar to the sound in 'cat'.
Finish the word by touching the roof of your mouth with your tongue.
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