How to pronounce cantillation
Say it like kan-tih-LAY-shun. Cantillation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY).
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US American/ˌkæntɪˈleɪʃən/kan-tih-LAY-shun
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- kan
- tih
- LAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cantillation 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.
- 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.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does cantillation mean?
noun
- The intonation of a sentence, especially in Hebrew script, codified by marks which are read as sequences of musical pitches.
- Chanting.
Where does cantillation come from?
From or equivalent to cantillate + -ion / -ation.
Words that rhyme with cantillation
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Questions about saying cantillation
How do you pronounce cantillation?
Say kan-tih-LAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌkæntɪˈleɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cantillation?
Cantillation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY). Broken into parts: kan · tih · LAY · shun.