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cannes
Definition:
(nou) a port and resort city on the French Riviera; site of an annual film festival
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Common mistakes of cannes pronunciation
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "Cannes" with a long "a," like "cane." The correct pronunciation is /kæn/ in both US and UK English, with a short "a" as in "cat." Tip: Keep the vowel short and relaxed.
- Misplaced stress: A few learners try to stress a second syllable ("can-NES"), but "Cannes" is only one syllable /kæn/. Tip: Treat it as a single, stressed syllable.
- Adding an extra syllable: Many pronounce "Cannes" as "can-nes" with two syllables. The correct form is just one syllable /kæn/. Tip: Say it quickly as one unit.
- Incorrect final sound: Some learners pronounce the final "s," saying "cans" /kænz/. The final "s" is silent, so it should remain /kæn/. Tip: Drop the "s" completely.
- Confusing with "can": Learners often confuse "Cannes" with the English word "can." While they sound the same in English (/kæn/), context tells you whether it’s the French city or the verb/noun "can." Tip: Use context (like "Cannes Film Festival") to distinguish the meaning.