How to pronounce Santander
Say it like san-TAN-der. Santander has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAN).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˌsænˈtændɚ/san-TAN-der
UK British/ˌsæntænˈdɛə/san-tan-DAIR
- san
- TAN
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Santander pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sanGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- TANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of Santander
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 3.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: san-tan-DAIR.
What does Santander mean?
proper noun
- A city and port, the capital of the autonomous community of Cantabria, on the north coast of Spain.
Where does Santander come from?
Borrowed from Spanish Santander.
Words that rhyme with Santander
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Santander.
Questions about saying Santander
How do you pronounce Santander?
Say san-TAN-der. The American pronunciation is /ˌsænˈtændɚ/. In British English it is /ˌsæntænˈdɛə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Santander?
Santander has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAN). Broken into parts: san · TAN · der.
Is Santander pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 3. The British form is /ˌsæntænˈdɛə/ (san-tan-DAIR).