American English pronunciation

How to pronounce 'can' in American English

Learn the American English pronunciation of "can" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.

Pronunciation of "can"

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Simple pronunciation
kaan
IPA transcription
/kʰæn/
Word frequency
31st

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What does "can" mean?

  1. 1.to be able to
  2. 2.a metal container for food or drink

Examples of "can" in a sentence

  • Can you help me with this?
  • I can swim very well.
  • We can go to the movie theater.

How common is "can"?

Can is the 31st most common word in English.

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