How to Pronounce "cancer"
word
/ˈkænsɝ/
KAN-sur
/kˈænsɐ/
KAN-suh
Definition
A serious disease in which some cells in the body grow in an abnormal and uncontrolled way. It can start in many parts of the body and may spread if it is not treated.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈkænsɝ/
British English
/kˈænsɐ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KAN-sur
UK
KAN-suh
Listen in Context
Her father has cancer.
Doctors found the cancer early.
She is getting cancer treatment now.
When my aunt was diagnosed with cancer, the whole family was in shock.