Pronunciation

How to pronounce “canceled

“canceled” is pronounced /kænsəld/ — 2 syllables.
The sound

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canceled

/kænsəld/

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2 syllables. Stress the 'kæns' part (say it longer and louder) and let the others relax — unstressed vowels often soften to a lazy /ə/.
Meaning

postpone indefinitely or annul something that was scheduled

Call off the engagement

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