How to pronounce cilantro
Say it like sih-LAHN-troh. Cilantro has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAHN).
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- sih
- LAHN
- troh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cilantro pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- LAHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- trohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of cilantro
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: sih-LAN-troh.
What does cilantro mean?
- The stems and leaves of the coriander plant, Coriandrum sativum, used as a seasoning and garnish in cooking.
Where does cilantro come from?
From Spanish cilantro, possibly from an unattested regional Vulgar Latin variant (with a front vowel) of Late Latin coliandrum, from Latin coriandrum (“coriander”).
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Questions about saying cilantro
How do you pronounce cilantro?
Say sih-LAHN-troh. The American pronunciation is /sɪˈlɑntroʊ/. In British English it is /sɪˈlæntrəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cilantro?
Cilantro has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAHN). Broken into parts: sih · LAHN · troh.
Is cilantro 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 /sɪˈlæntrəʊ/ (sih-LAN-troh).