How to pronounce cantaloupe
Say it like KAN-tuh-lohp. Cantaloupe has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAN).
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- KAN
- tuh
- lohp
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cantaloupe pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lohpKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of cantaloupe
American and British speakers say cantaloupe in essentially the same way: /ˈkæntəloʊp/ in the US and /ˈkæntəluːp/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAN-tuh-loop.
What does cantaloupe mean?
- Cantalupensis Group sensu stricto, with non- or slightly netted rind, also known as true cantaloupe or European cantaloupe, found in the Middle East and Europe.
- Reticulatus Group (now merged into Cantalupensis Group), with strongly netted rind, also known as American cantaloupe, muskmelon or rockmelon.
- An orange color, like that of cantaloupe flesh.
Where does cantaloupe come from?
Named after Cantalupo in Sabina, a former Papal summer estate near Rome, where the melons were first grown after being introduced to Europe.
Words that rhyme with cantaloupe
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cantaloupe.
Questions about saying cantaloupe
How do you pronounce cantaloupe?
Say KAN-tuh-lohp. The American pronunciation is /ˈkæntəloʊp/. In British English it is /ˈkæntəluːp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cantaloupe?
Cantaloupe has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAN). Broken into parts: KAN · tuh · lohp.
Do Americans and Brits say cantaloupe the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkæntəloʊp/ and the British form is /ˈkæntəluːp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.