How to pronounce cantilever
Say it like KAN-tih-lee-ver. Cantilever has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAN).
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- KAN
- tih
- lee
- ver
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cantilever 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.
- leeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- verKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of cantilever
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAN-tih-lee-vuh.
What does cantilever mean?
- A beam anchored at one end and projecting into space, such as a long bracket projecting from a wall to support a balcony.
- A beam anchored at one end and used as a lever within a microelectromechanical system.“cantilever circuit”
- A technique, similar to the spread eagle, in which the skater travels along a deep edge with knees bent and bends their back backwards, parallel to the ice.
- To project (something) in the manner of or by means of a cantilever.
Where does cantilever come from?
First attested in the 1660s, probably from cant (“slope, edge, corner”) + lever, but the earliest form (c.
Questions about saying cantilever
How do you pronounce cantilever?
Say KAN-tih-lee-ver. The American pronunciation is /ˈkæntɪˌlivɚ/. In British English it is /ˈkæntɪliːvə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cantilever?
Cantilever has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAN). Broken into parts: KAN · tih · lee · ver.
Is cantilever pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈkæntɪliːvə/ (KAN-tih-lee-vuh).