How to pronounce cantle
Say it like KAN-tul. Cantle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAN).
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- KAN
- tul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cantle 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.
- tulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cantle
American and British speakers say cantle in essentially the same way: /ˈkæntəl/ in the US and /ˈkæntəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAN-tul.
What does cantle mean?
- The raised back of a saddle.
- The top of the head.
- On many styles of sporran, a metal arc along the top of the pouch, usually fronting the clasp.
Where does cantle come from?
Kroonen instead connects this term with Dutch kant (“side; edge”) and German Kanz (“mane, upper part of the neck”), deriving them from a Proto-Germanic *kantaz (“side (of the head?); cheek”), connecting it to the Baltic words Lithuanian žan
Words that rhyme with cantle
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cantle.
Questions about saying cantle
How do you pronounce cantle?
Say KAN-tul. The American pronunciation is /ˈkæntəl/. In British English it is /ˈkæntəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cantle?
Cantle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAN). Broken into parts: KAN · tul.
Do Americans and Brits say cantle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkæntəl/ and the British form is /ˈkæntəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.