How to pronounce canticle
Say it like KAN-tih-kul. Canticle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAN).
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US American/ˈkæntɪkəl/KAN-tih-kul
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- KAN
- tih
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Canticle 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.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does canticle mean?
noun
- A chant, hymn or song, especially a nonmetrical one, with words from a biblical text.
Where does canticle come from?
From Latin canticulum, diminutive of cantus (“song”).
Questions about saying canticle
How do you pronounce canticle?
Say KAN-tih-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˈkæntɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in canticle?
Canticle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAN). Broken into parts: KAN · tih · kul.