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“Cooked rice” in Bisaya: Kan-on

The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for “Cooked rice” is Kan-on, pronounced KAHN-on. It's used as a noun in everyday Cebuano conversation across the Visayas and Mindanao, where over 22 million people speak Bisaya as their native language.

Bisaya translation

Kan-on

KAHN-on

English meaning
Cooked rice
Part of speech
noun

How to pronounce Kan-on

Say it as KAHN-on. Capitalized syllables in the pronunciation guide indicate stress — the part of the word you emphasize when speaking. Bisaya stress is meaningful: putting it on the wrong syllable can change the meaning of a word, so it's worth practicing out loud.

Example sentences

  • Extra rice, palihog.

    “Extra rice, please.”

Usage note

Rice is the staple food in the Philippines.

Related Bisaya words

Kaon

Eat

KAH-on

Pagkaon

Food

pahg-KAH-on

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "Cooked rice" in Bisaya?
The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for "Cooked rice" is Kan-on, pronounced KAHN-on.
How do you pronounce "Kan-on"?
Pronounce it as KAHN-on. Capitalized syllables indicate stress.
What does "Kan-on" mean in English?
"Kan-on" means "Cooked rice" in English. It functions as a noun in everyday Cebuano conversation.
How do you use "Kan-on" in a sentence?
Example: "Extra rice, palihog." — Extra rice, please.
Is Bisaya the same as Cebuano?
Yes — Bisaya and Cebuano are two names for the same language. Cebuano is the more formal linguistic name, while Bisaya is the everyday name used by speakers themselves. Both refer to the language spoken by 22+ million Filipinos. Read more in our Bisaya vs Binisaya guide.

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