How many syllables in cancer?

Syllables in cancer

2

can·cer

Cancer has two syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say cancer

Pronunciation/ˈkænsɚ/
2 syllables, CAN-cer · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters6

To count it yourself, say cancer slowly and listen for each vowel sound: can, cer. Each beat is one syllable.

Words that rhyme with cancer

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Questions

How many syllables are in cancer?
Cancer has two syllables.
How do you divide cancer into syllables?
Cancer divides as can-cer.
Which syllable is stressed in cancer?
The first syllable (CAN-cer).

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