How many syllables in canister?

Syllables in canister

3

can·is·ter

Canister has three syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say canister

Said as /ˈkænəstɚ/3 syllables, CAN-is-ter · DUM-da-da
Said as /ˈkænɪstɚ/3 syllables, CAN-is-ter · DUM-da-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters8

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

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Questions

How many syllables are in canister?
Canister has three syllables.
How do you divide canister into syllables?
Canister divides as can-is-ter.
Which syllable is stressed in canister?
The first syllable (CAN-is-ter).

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