cantante
singer
Latin America
Simplified: kahn-TAHN-teh
IPA: kan'tan.te
Spain
Simplified: kahn-TAHN-teh
IPA: kan'tan.te
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
can
  • c like unaspirated k in sky (not key)
  • k sound without burst of air
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
  • n like no
  • n similar to English
tan
  • unaspirated t like stop (not top)
  • t without burst of air, tongue touches upper teeth
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
  • n like no
  • n similar to English
te
  • unaspirated t like stop (not top)
  • t without burst of air, tongue touches upper teeth
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e