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canister

How many syllables in canister?

  3 syllables

Divide canister into syllables:   can-is-ter
Stressed syllable in canister:   can-is-ter
How to pronounce canister:   kan-uh-ster
How to say canister:

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Synonyms for canister


1 syllable
  • can
  • tin
  • flask
3 syllables
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What rhymes with canister

3 syllables
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