How to pronounce culantro
Say it like koo-LAHN-troh. Culantro has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAHN).
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US American/kuˈlɑntroʊ/koo-LAHN-troh
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- koo
- LAHN
- troh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Culantro pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- 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.
What does culantro mean?
noun
- The tropical herb Eryngium fetidum, native to Mexico, Central America and South America but cultivated worldwide, used medicinally and in Caribbean cuisine. (See Usage notes below for this sense.)
- Alternative form of cilantro (the stems and leaves of Coriandrum sativum)
Where does culantro come from?
From Spanish culantro, whence also the doublet cilantro, which see for more.
Words that rhyme with culantro
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Questions about saying culantro
How do you pronounce culantro?
Say koo-LAHN-troh. The American pronunciation is /kuˈlɑntroʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in culantro?
Culantro has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAHN). Broken into parts: koo · LAHN · troh.