To pronounce "cilantro", say CIL-antr-o — 3 syllables, IPA /siˈlæntɹəʊ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
cilantro
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/siˈlæntɹəʊ/
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"cilantro" has 3 syllables: cil-antr-o. It rhymes with antro, if that helps it stick.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Cilantro" has 3 syllables: cil · antr · o.
The IPA transcription of "cilantro" is /siˈlæntɹəʊ/.
Cilantro: The stems and leaves of the coriander plant, Coriandrum sativum, used as a seasoning and garnish in cooking.
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