How to Pronounce "canvass"
word
ˈkænvəs
KAN-vuhs
kˈænvəs
KAN-vuhs
Definition
To ask people for their opinions or votes, often by going from house to house, especially during elections or when gathering information.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkænvəs
British English
kˈænvəs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KAN-vuhs
UK
KAN-vuhs
Listen in Context
Volunteers will canvass the neighborhood for votes.
We will canvass opinions from local residents.
Each team was assigned an area to canvass.
She spent all afternoon canvassing houses for the candidate.