cancer
KAN-ser
kanser
/ˈkænsɝ/ · 2 syllables
In Ingglish — phonetic English where every spelling always makes the same sound — the word “cancer” is spelled “kanser”. Here is how it sounds out, one sound at a time:
| Ingglish | k | a | n | s | er |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPA | /k/ | /æ/ | /n/ | /s/ | /ɝ/ |
English writes “cancer” with
6 letters for 5 sounds. Ingglish writes it
“kanser” — no silent letters, and the same spelling
always makes the same sound, so you can read it exactly as it looks.
Words that rhyme with “cancer”
siranswerofficerprofessorcloserdancerproducerannouncernicerspencer
“cancer” — questions & answers
How do you pronounce “cancer”?
“cancer” is pronounced KAN-ser — IPA /ˈkænsɝ/. In Ingglish phonetic spelling, where every spelling always makes the same sound, it is written “kanser”.
How many syllables are in “cancer”?
“cancer” has 2 syllables: KAN-ser (the capitalized syllable is stressed).