Comment prononcer « can » en anglais
kæn
KAN
Accent tonique principal : KAN
Écoutez des locuteurs natifs dire « can » dans des clips vidéo authentiques
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “can”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
KAN
Elevated pitch, sustained vowel length, and full acoustic clarity.
As a single-syllable word, "can" receives full primary stress when spoken in isolation, though it may take a reduced weak form in connected speech when acting as a function word.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Single-syllable words like "can" carry primary acoustic prominence in isolation, but can be swallowed in rapid connected speech.
How Native Speakers Say It: Sustain vowel clarity without rushing into the trailing consonant. Elevate pitch slightly when "can" carries the primary contrast or new information in a sentence.
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "can" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "can is" sounds like "can-iz").
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "can" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“Can young people fix what older generations broke?”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“can be more than something we do every couple of years in a voting booth.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“Can you tell me how big of a new idea was this?”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“can cause this string to coil up and fold onto itself.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“Can you use transgenic spider silk to swing like Spider-Man?”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“can be written as the sum of just two primes.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
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Can young people fix what older generations broke?
Écouter en contexte: “can”
1 967 171 extraitsThe Anglais word “can” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as kæn (phonetic respelling: KAN). Phonologically, it consists of 1 syllable (KAN), pronounced as a single stressed monosyllable. Grammatically, “can” functions as a verb, interjection, noun and acts as an English heteronym where syllable stress shifts between noun (initial-syllable stress) and verb (second-syllable stress) usage. SayItVid indexes 1 967 171 authentic Anglais video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “can” in natural connected speech across American (US: 8 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (5 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USClip #1 · @2:51
“engineer. [laughter] Can young people fix what older generations broke? Yes. If they don't adopt the same habits of older generations broke? Yes. If they don't”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #2 · @16:44
“and everyone around us because democracy can be more than something we do every couple of years in a voting booth. than something we do every couple of”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #3 · @4:24
“to the midface columns, leading down to the stilts. Can you tell me how big of a new idea was this? Yeah, well, this particular system was entirely unique,”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #4 · @6:22
“which you're going to place on your desk's top. Can I get those photos? Where the heck are those photos? Oh, thank you so much.”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #5 · @1:34
“hydrogen bonds, solvent interactions can cause this string to coil up and fold onto itself. This ultimately determines the 3D structure of the protein.”
Définition et signification: “can”
- To know how to.
- To be able to.
- OK, sure; indicates approval or acknowledgment.
- Used to convey reassurance.
- A container or vessel, especially for liquids, usually made of metal.
Exemples de phrases en contexte (3)
- “She can speak English, French, and German.”
- “Can you remember your fifth birthday?”
- “Can young people fix what older generations broke? Yes. If they don't adopt the same habits of older”
Expressions et collocations courantes
Prononciation: “can”
- Pronunciation:
- KAN
- Syllabes:
- KAN
- Written Hyphenation:
- can
- Accent tonique principal :
- KAN
- IPA:
- kæn
- Écouter en contexte
- can
Synonymes: “can”
Écoutez des mots sémantiquement proches de « can » dans de vrais clips vidéo :
Mots qui riment avec “can”
-ænMots au son identique (Homophones)
Son uniqueAucun homophone exact répertorié pour "can" (⁄kæn⁄).
Questions fréquentes sur « can »
Comment prononcer « can » en anglais ?
« can » se prononce ⁄kæn⁄ (KAN). Écoutez les extraits vidéo de locuteurs natifs ci-dessus pour l’entendre en situation réelle.
Où se trouve l’accent tonique dans « can » ?
L’accent tonique principal dans « can » se trouve sur « KAN ». Repérez bien cette syllabe accentuée dans les vidéos ci-dessus.
Que signifie « can » ?
To know how to.
Comment écouter « can » dans des phrases réelles ?
Cette page contient 1967171 exemples vidéo de « can » avec sous-titres synchronisés. Utilisez Précédent / Suivant (ou les flèches ← / →) pour écouter chaque passage.
What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “can”?
Single-syllable words like "can" carry primary acoustic prominence in isolation, but can be swallowed in rapid connected speech. Sustain vowel clarity without rushing into the trailing consonant. Elevate pitch slightly when "can" carries the primary contrast or new information in a sentence.