How to pronounce canty
Say it like KAN-tee. Canty has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAN).
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US American/ˈkænti/KAN-tee
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- KAN
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Canty 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.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
What does canty mean?
adjective
- lively; cheerful; merry; brisk
Where does canty come from?
Borrowed from Dutch kantig (“sharp, nice, fine, edgy”).
Words that rhyme with canty
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of canty.
Questions about saying canty
How do you pronounce canty?
Say KAN-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkænti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in canty?
Canty has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAN). Broken into parts: KAN · tee.