How to Pronounce Canto

To pronounce "canto", say CANT-o — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkæntəʊ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈkæntəʊ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “canto”

"canto" has 2 syllables: cant-o. It rhymes with tanto and panto, if that helps it stick.

What does canto mean?

noun

  1. One of the chief divisions of a long poem; a book.
  2. The treble or leading melody.

Words that rhyme with canto

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

tantopantomantopanto-abantodisantoesperantomarantomonsanto

Related words

chantsingingxxxsperberxxixxxxivchapterpart

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "canto"?▾

"Canto" has 2 syllables: cant · o.

What is the IPA transcription of "canto"?▾

The IPA transcription of "canto" is /ˈkæntəʊ/.

What does "canto" mean?▾

Canto: One of the chief divisions of a long poem; a book.

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