canteen

/kænˈtiːn/

Syllables can·teen

Stress kan-TEEN

Phonics Breakdown

can

/kæn/

short a

teen

/tiːn/

long e

Meaning

a place where food and drinks are sold, especially in a school, factory, or military camp

Sound Reference

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can=/kæn/(can) + teen=/tiːn/(teen)

Example

Students eat lunch in the school canteen.