How To Pronounce Canto
canto
In British English, canto is pronounced /ˈkæn.təʊ/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈkʰæ̃n.təʊ]. In American English, it is pronounced /ˈkæn.t̯oʊ/.
Canto has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first syllable. The British and American pronunciations are different, so listen to both.
Slashes / / show the phonemic transcription, the sounds that change meaning. Square brackets [ ] show the phonetic transcription, with the finer detail of how the sounds are actually made.
Syllables, Stress And Endings
Syllables And Stress
Canto has two syllables in British English, and the main stress is on the first syllable, shown in colour above. Its stress pattern is Oo, where O is the stressed syllable.
Words That Rhyme With Canto
Questions About Canto
How do you pronounce canto in British English?
In British English, canto is pronounced /ˈkæn.təʊ/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈkʰæ̃n.təʊ].
How do you pronounce canto in American English?
In American English, canto is pronounced /ˈkæn.t̯oʊ/.
How many syllables are in canto?
Canto has two syllables, /kæn/ + /təʊ/.
Where is the stress in canto?
The main stress is on the first syllable, /kæn/.
Do British and American English pronounce canto the same way?
No. British English has /ˈkæn.təʊ/ and American English has /ˈkæn.t̯oʊ/.
Other Words With The Stress Pattern Oo
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