how to pronounce canon

/ka.nɔ̃/

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canon is pronounced in two syllables

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An example use of canon in a speech by a native speaker of standard french:

“… de les disperser au canon à eau et aux …”

meanings of canon

noun:

Cannon for a horse.
Hottie, dish, bombshell (attractive man/woman).
Glass of wine.
Cannon, (big) gun.
Canon.
Barrel (of firearm).

adjective:

Hot, sexy.

canon frequency in french - C1 level of CEFR

the word canon occurs in french on average 11.1 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C1 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.