cannot
KA-not
kanot
/ˈkænɑt/ · 2 syllables
In Ingglish — phonetic English where every spelling always makes the same sound — the word “cannot” is spelled “kanot”. Here is how it sounds out, one sound at a time:
| Ingglish | k | a | n | o | t |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPA | /k/ | /æ/ | /n/ | /ɑ/ | /t/ |
English writes “cannot” with
6 letters for 5 sounds. Ingglish writes it
“kanot” — 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 “cannot”
notgotlotshothotforgotcaughtboughtspotscott
“cannot” — questions & answers
How do you pronounce “cannot”?
“cannot” is pronounced KA-not — IPA /ˈkænɑt/. In Ingglish phonetic spelling, where every spelling always makes the same sound, it is written “kanot”.
How many syllables are in “cannot”?
“cannot” has 2 syllables: KA-not (the capitalized syllable is stressed).