How to Pronounce "cannons"
word
/ˈkænənz/
KAN-unz
/kˈænənz/
KAN-unz
Definition
Large, heavy guns that shoot powerful projectiles, usually used in warfare, especially in the past.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈkænənz/
British English
/kˈænənz/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KAN-unz
UK
KAN-unz
Listen in Context
The soldiers fired the cannons at the castle walls.
Pirate ships often had many cannons on board.
The old fortress still displays its ancient cannons.
Back then, cannons were the most powerful weapons on the battlefield.