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How to Pronounce "loose cannon"

expression

ˈɫus/ /ˈkænən
LOOSS KAN-uhn
lˈuːs/ /kˈænən
LOOSS KAN-uhn

Definition

A 'loose cannon' is a person who acts unpredictably and may cause problems or damage because they cannot be controlled.

IPA Transcription

American English

ˈɫus/ /ˈkænən

British English

lˈuːs/ /kˈænən

Simplified Pronunciation

US

LOOSS KAN-uhn

UK

LOOSS KAN-uhn

Listen in Context

Tom is a loose cannon at work.

Nobody wants a loose cannon on their team.

She can be a bit of a loose cannon during meetings.

Be careful—Jake's a loose cannon and might say anything.