How to Pronounce Canter

To pronounce "canter", say CANT-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkæntə(ɹ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈkæntə(ɹ)/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “canter”

"canter" has 2 syllables: cant-er. It rhymes with banter and cantor, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: cantor, kanter, kantor — easy to mix up when writing.

What does canter mean?

noun

  1. A gait of a horse between a trot and a gallop, consisting of three beats and a "suspension" phase, where there are no feet on the ground. Also describing this gait on other four legged animals.
  2. A ride on a horse at such speed.

verb

  1. To move at such pace.
  2. To cause to move at a canter; to ride (a horse) at a canter.

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Words that rhyme with canter

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

bantercantorsanterchantergrantorplanterenchanterpanterplantargrantercantarscanter

Related words

lopeburytrotgalloppacepacertrotteramble

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "canter"?▾

"Canter" has 2 syllables: cant · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "canter"?▾

The IPA transcription of "canter" is /ˈkæntə(ɹ)/.

What does "canter" mean?▾

Canter: A gait of a horse between a trot and a gallop, consisting of three beats and a "suspension" phase, where there are no feet on the ground. Also describing this gait on other four legged animals.

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