How many syllables in cancel?

There are 2 syllables in the word cancel.

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Divide cancel into syllables:

can · cel

How to pronounce cancel:

Definition of cancel:

cancel (verb):: to stop (something that has been arranged) from taking place; to decide not to conduct or perform (something planned or expected) usually without expectation of conducting or performing it at a later time

Synonyms for cancel:

call off

schedule

scrub

Antonyms for cancel:

abide by

accede

accede to

accredit

advocate

affirm

agree to

allow

approbate

approve

approve of

assent

assent to

authenticate

authorise

authorize

back

certify

concede to

confirm

consent

consent to

countenance

countersign

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