How to Pronounce "cannon"

word

/ˈkænən/

KA-nuhn

/kˈænən/

KA-nuhn

Definition

A cannon is a large, heavy gun that fires powerful shots, usually in war or in older military settings. It can also refer to similar large guns on ships or in forts.

IPA Transcription

American English

/ˈkænən/

British English

/kˈænən/

Simplified Pronunciation

KA-nuhn

Listen in Context

The old cannon is in front of the museum.

They fired the cannon at noon.

The ship had a large cannon on its side.

When the festival started, they fired a cannon to mark the moment.