How to pronounce cantina
Say it like kan-TEE-nuh. Cantina has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEE).
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- kan
- TEE
- nuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cantina 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.
- TEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cantina
American and British speakers say cantina in essentially the same way: /kænˈtinə/ in the US and /kænˈtiːnə/ in the UK.
British respelling: kan-TEE-nuh.
What does cantina mean?
- A drinking establishment, often specifically of the type found in Latin America.
- A cantina truck, cantina wagon or cantina trailer.
Where does cantina come from?
From Spanish cantina, from Italian cantina.
Words that rhyme with cantina
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cantina.
Questions about saying cantina
How do you pronounce cantina?
Say kan-TEE-nuh. The American pronunciation is /kænˈtinə/. In British English it is /kænˈtiːnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cantina?
Cantina has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEE). Broken into parts: kan · TEE · nuh.
Do Americans and Brits say cantina the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kænˈtinə/ and the British form is /kænˈtiːnə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.