How to pronounce cantilena
Say it like kan-tih-LAY-nuh. Cantilena has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY).
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US American/kæntɪˈleɪnə/kan-tih-LAY-nuh
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- kan
- tih
- LAY
- nuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cantilena 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.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- LAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does cantilena mean?
noun
- A vocal melody or instrumental passage in a smooth, lyrical style.
Where does cantilena come from?
Borrowed from Italian or Latin cantilēna.
Questions about saying cantilena
How do you pronounce cantilena?
Say kan-tih-LAY-nuh. The American pronunciation is /kæntɪˈleɪnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cantilena?
Cantilena has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY). Broken into parts: kan · tih · LAY · nuh.