How Do You Spell CANTON?

Pronunciation: [kˈantɒn] (IPA)

The word "canton" is spelled with four letters and is pronounced as /ˈkæn.tən/. The phonetic transcription shows that the first syllable of "canton" is stressed with the "a" pronounced as /æ/. The second syllable contains a voiced consonant "n" pronounced as /n/ and the ending is pronounced with a short "uh" sound as /ən/. This word can refer to a particular geographical region or an administrative division, and it can also be used as a verb meaning to allocate areas for specific purposes.

CANTON Meaning and Definition

1. Canton is a noun that has multiple meanings depending on the context. Primarily, it refers to a small territorial division or administrative unit within a country or state. It is often used to define a specific region or division, commonly associated with Switzerland. In this sense, a canton is an autonomous region that possesses its own constitution, government, and legislative system while still being part of a larger national entity.

   Furthermore, the term "canton" can also refer to a small, square, or triangular section, typically found in a coat of arms or flag. In such cases, these divisions represent different elements or symbols within the design and are traditionally used to display and distinguish the various components of the emblem.

   Additionally, "canton" can be used to describe a particular style of fabric or textile, typically associated with silk. It originates from the Canton province in China (now Guangdong), which was renowned for producing high-quality silk fabrics. Canton textiles are often revered for their bright colors, intricate patterns, and smooth texture.

   Lastly, the word "canton" can also be used as a verb, meaning to divide or partition into small sections. This action of dividing or sectioning can be applied in various contexts, including political, geographical, or even organizational divisions.

2. • A division of a country.

   • To divide into districts or cantons; to allot quarters to troops.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for CANTON

• canann
• cartton
• phanton
• canitoni
• canyan
• canten
• wantin
• ctton
• contron
• cantain
• cantine
• scanton
• conlon
• captan
• cantre
• carten
• cannan
• coton
• cannion
• cantent
• contion
• custon
• lanten
• cantena
• naiton
• claton
• cooton
• wenton
• capiton
• naton
• cannont
• cruton
• capton
• canyoun
• canthen
• kanto
• cantan
• cantoe
• cantom
• cafton
• catton
• caston
• caiton
• denton
• gantion
• cantow
• -panton
• conaton
• easton
• manton
• faeton
• CANaON
• canhok
• Ccaaton
• Cantoune
• Cantown
• Cantaun
• cattoh
• xantom
• capngoun
• Tanteon
• Teanton
• ganthon
• Cundon
• Pantaon
• paenton
• Cantiq
• condton
• Jantson
• Camtok

Etymology of CANTON

The word "canton" has a French origin. It comes from the Old French term "canton" which means "corner" or "district". The Old French term itself is derived from the Latin word "cantō" which similarly signifies a "corner" or "angle". The word "canton" was later adopted into English and has been used to refer to various things such as a geographical division, a distinctive part of a flag, or even a subdivision of a country.

Similar spelling words for CANTON

• cantor,
• cantonese,
• carton,
• cannon,
• cantin,
• cantoni,
• cartoon,
• canyon,
• Can't,
• cantonal,
• canteen,
• count on.

Plural form of CANTON is CANTONS

Conjugate verb Canton

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have cantoned

you would have cantoned

he/she/it would have cantoned

we would have cantoned

they would have cantoned

I would have canton

you would have canton

he/she/it would have canton

we would have canton

they would have canton

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been cantoning

you would have been cantoning

he/she/it would have been cantoning

we would have been cantoning

they would have been cantoning

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would canton

you would canton

he/she/it would canton

we would canton

they would canton

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be cantoning

you would be cantoning

he/she/it would be cantoning

we would be cantoning

they would be cantoning

FUTURE

I will canton

you will canton

he/she/it will canton

we will canton

they will canton

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be cantoning

you will be cantoning

he/she/it will be cantoning

we will be cantoning

they will be cantoning

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have cantoned

you will have cantoned

he/she/it will have cantoned

we will have cantoned

they will have cantoned

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been cantoning

you will have been cantoning

he/she/it will have been cantoning

we will have been cantoning

they will have been cantoning

IMPERATIVE

you canton

we let´s canton

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to canton

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was cantoning

you were cantoning

he/she/it was cantoning

we were cantoning

they were cantoning

PAST PARTICIPLE

cantoned

PAST PERFECT

I had cantoned

you had cantoned

he/she/it had cantoned

we had cantoned

they had cantoned

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been cantoning

you had been cantoning

he/she/it had been cantoning

we had been cantoning

they had been cantoning

PRESENT

I canton

you canton

he/she/it cantons

we canton

they canton

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am cantoning

you are cantoning

he/she/it is cantoning

we are cantoning

they are cantoning

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

cantoning

PRESENT PERFECT

I have cantoned

you have cantoned

he/she/it has cantoned

we have cantoned

they have cantoned

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been cantoning

you have been cantoning

he/she/it has been cantoning

we have been cantoning

they have been cantoning

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it canton

SIMPLE PAST

I cantoned

you cantoned

he/she/it cantoned

we cantoned

they cantoned