To pronounce "santeria", say SANT-er-ia — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"santeria" has 3 syllables: sant-er-ia. It rhymes with hysteria and area, if that helps it stick.
noun
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"Santeria" has 3 syllables: sant · er · ia.
Santeria: An Afro-Cuban religion, somewhat similar to voodoo, based upon Yoruba deities and Roman Catholic saints.
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