cancun

English translation: Can-coon

06:24 Aug 27, 2002
English language (monolingual) [Non-PRO]
English term or phrase: cancun
how to pronounce? is "'kan-kn" ok? thanks
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Selected answer:Can-coon
Explanation:
first syllable CAN as in tin can
second syllable COON as in racoon.

Accent on second syllable.

This is the standard English pronunciation (at least in the US)


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Marion Burns
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5 +2Can-coon
Marion Burns
3yes, kan-kn
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yes, kan-kn


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you're correct...why are you asking all these questions? You could ring me and it would be easier (I'm an English teacher --> details on Proz)

Klaus Dorn (X)
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Can-coon


Explanation:
first syllable CAN as in tin can
second syllable COON as in racoon.

Accent on second syllable.

This is the standard English pronunciation (at least in the US)




Marion Burns
United States
Local time: 05:59
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in pair: 18
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