How to Pronounce "canton"
word
ˈkæntən
KAN-tuhn
kˈæntɒn
KAN-ton
Definition
A canton is a country subdivision, especially in Switzerland or some other countries, similar to a state or province. In other contexts, 'Canton' may refer to the city of Guangzhou in China.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkæntən
British English
kˈæntɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KAN-tuhn
UK
KAN-ton
Listen in Context
Switzerland is divided into 26 cantons.
Each canton has its own government.
Geneva is a well-known canton in Switzerland.
He grew up in a small canton near the Alps.