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  • 1 syllable
  • stressed syllable cant
  • 4 letters
Syllables
cant has one vowel sound, so it is one syllable.
Stressed syllable
One syllable: it carries the stress when you say the word on its own.
Pronunciation
/kænt/ in American English.
Stress position
A one-syllable word carries its own stress when you say it alone.
Line break
Better not to break it at the end of a line (too short, or it would leave one or two letters alone).

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide cant into syllables?

cant divides as cant. cant has one vowel sound, so it is one syllable.

How many syllables are in cant?

Cant has 1 syllable (cant).

Which syllable is stressed in cant?

The stressed syllable in cant is cant. One syllable: it carries the stress when you say the word on its own.

How do you pronounce cant?

/kænt/ in American English.