How to pronounce canto
Say it like KAN-toh. Canto has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAN).
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- KAN
- toh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Canto 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.
- tohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of canto
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KAN-toh.
What does canto mean?
- One of the chief divisions of a long poem; a book.
- The treble or leading melody.
- The designated division of a song.
Where does canto come from?
From Italian canto (“song”).
Words that rhyme with canto
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of canto.
Questions about saying canto
How do you pronounce canto?
Say KAN-toh. The American pronunciation is /ˈkæntoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈkæntəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in canto?
Canto has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAN). Broken into parts: KAN · toh.
Is canto pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈkæntəʊ/ (KAN-toh).