How to Pronounce Canticle

To pronounce "canticle", say CANT-icl-e — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

CANT-icl-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “canticle”

"canticle" has 3 syllables: cant-icl-e. It rhymes with planticle, if that helps it stick.

What does canticle mean?

noun

  1. A chant, hymn or song, especially a nonmetrical one, with words from a biblical text.

Words that rhyme with canticle

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

planticle

Related words

odecanticumcantationcantocantioncantatakontakioncanton

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "canticle"?▾

"Canticle" has 3 syllables: cant · icl · e.

What does "canticle" mean?▾

Canticle: A chant, hymn or song, especially a nonmetrical one, with words from a biblical text.

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