How to pronounce cantor
Say it like KAN-ter. Cantor has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAN).
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US American/ˈkæntɚ/KAN-ter
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- KAN
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cantor 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.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
What does cantor mean?
noun
- A singer, especially someone who takes a special role of singing or song leading at a ceremony.“The cantor's place in church is on the right of the choir.”
- A prayer leader in a Jewish service; a hazzan.
Where does cantor come from?
Borrowed from Latin cantor, agent noun from canere (“to sing”) + -tor (agent suffix).
Words that rhyme with cantor
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Words that sound like cantor
Questions about saying cantor
How do you pronounce cantor?
Say KAN-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈkæntɚ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cantor?
Cantor has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAN). Broken into parts: KAN · ter.
What words sound the same as cantor?
Cantor sounds the same as canter in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.