cancel

How many syllables in cancel?

  2 syllables

Divide cancel into syllables:   can-cel
Stressed syllable in cancel:   can-cel
How to pronounce cancel:   kan-sul
How to say cancel:

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Synonyms for cancel


1 syllable
  • lift
  • scrap
  • quash
  • scrub
2 syllables
  • annul
  • remit
  • rescind
  • strikeout
  • delete
  • repeal
  • revoke
3 syllables
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What rhymes with cancel

2 syllables
  • chancel
  • hansel
  • handsel
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