How to pronounce cantata
Say it like kan-TAH-tuh. Cantata has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAH).
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US American/ˌkænˈtɑtə/kan-TAH-tuh
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- kan
- TAH
- tuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cantata pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kanGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- TAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does cantata mean?
noun
- A vocal composition accompanied by instruments and generally containing more than one movement, typical of 17th and 18th century Italian music.
Where does cantata come from?
From Italian cantata.
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Questions about saying cantata
How do you pronounce cantata?
Say kan-TAH-tuh. The American pronunciation is /ˌkænˈtɑtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cantata?
Cantata has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAH). Broken into parts: kan · TAH · tuh.