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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable can
  • 6 letters
Syllables
can-yon: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: CAN-yon.
Pronunciation
/ˈkænjən/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the next-to-last syllable (1st of 2), as in TA-ble, ba-NA-na and in-for-MA-tion. Words ending in -tion and -sion always work this way.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as can-yon.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide canyon into syllables?

canyon divides as can-yon. can-yon: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in canyon?

Canyon has 2 syllables (can-yon).

Which syllable is stressed in canyon?

The stressed syllable in canyon is can. The 1st syllable is stressed: CAN-yon.

How do you pronounce canyon?

/ˈkænjən/ in American English.