can
verbHow many syllables in can?
There is 1 syllable in the word can.Divide can into syllables:
can
How to pronounce can:
Definition of can:
- can (verb):
- preserve in a can or tin.
- be physically or mentally able to
Synonyms for can:
break
break off
break up
cease
check
complete
conclude
cut off
cut out
delay
desist (from)
discontinue
drop
end
finish
give over
halt
have done with
lay off
leave off
preserve
put up
quit
shut off
stop
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