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
US
KA-nuhn
UK
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.