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can

Learn how to correctly hyphenate "can" with detailed syllable breakdown and pronunciation guide.

1 syllable
3 characters
English (US)
1syllable

can

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Because it is a word with a single syllable, can is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.

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Definitions ofcan

1verb
  • (auxiliary verb, defective) To know how to; to be able to.

    Synonyms: "be able to"

    Example: "She can speak English, French, and German.   I can play football.   Can you remember your fifth birthday?"

  • (modal auxiliary verb, defective) May; to be permitted or enabled to.

    Synonyms: may

    Example: "You can go outside and play when you're finished with your homework.   Can I use your pen?"

  • (modal auxiliary verb, defective) To have the potential to; be possible.

    Example: "Animals can experience emotions."

  • (auxiliary verb, defective) Used with verbs of perception.

    Example: "Can you hear that?."

  • To know.

    Synonyms: cognize, grok, ken

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