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How to pronounce can t

can t
/kæn tiː/

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Can t, sound by sound

/k/as in catWith a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/æ/as in catOpen the mouth wide, as for “ah”, but say “e”. Wider than in “bed”.
/n/as in noTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/t/as in tenTongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.
/iː/as in sheepA long, tense “ee”; lips spread as in a smile.

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Can t is pronounced /kæn tiː/ in American English.

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