How to pronounce cantrip
Say it like KAN-trip. Cantrip has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAN).
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US American/ˈkæntrɪp/KAN-trip
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- KAN
- trip
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cantrip 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.
- tripKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does cantrip mean?
noun
- A spell or incantation; a trifling magic trick.
- A wilful piece of trickery or mischief.
- A minor spell, typically one that can be cast without preparation.
Where does cantrip come from?
From Middle Scots cantrip, cantrap (“a magic charm; a trick”).
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Questions about saying cantrip
How do you pronounce cantrip?
Say KAN-trip. The American pronunciation is /ˈkæntrɪp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cantrip?
Cantrip has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAN). Broken into parts: KAN · trip.