How to pronounce cantharis
Say it like kan-THAR-is. Cantharis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THAR).
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- kan
- THAR
- is
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cantharis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kanKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- THARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- isKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of cantharis
American and British speakers say cantharis in essentially the same way: /kænˈθærɪs/ in the US and /kænˈθærɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: kan-THAR-is.
What does cantharis mean?
- singular of cantharides
Questions about saying cantharis
How do you pronounce cantharis?
Say kan-THAR-is. The American pronunciation is /kænˈθærɪs/. In British English it is /kænˈθærɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cantharis?
Cantharis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THAR). Broken into parts: kan · THAR · is.
Do Americans and Brits say cantharis the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kænˈθærɪs/ and the British form is /kænˈθærɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.