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Etymology
Pronunciation
cantor
singer
Latin America
Simplified:
kahn-TOHRR
IPA:
kan'tor
Spain
Simplified:
kahn-TOHRR
IPA:
kan'tor
Pronunciation Tips:
Syllable
How to Say It
Mouth Position and Breath Flow
can
c
like
unaspirated k
in s
k
y (not
k
ey)
k
sound without burst of air
a
like f
a
ther
relaxed
a
with mouth open, tongue low
n
like
n
o
n
similar to English
tor
unaspirated t
like s
t
op (not
t
op)
t
without burst of air, tongue touches upper teeth
o
like g
o
, but shorter
rounded lips, tongue back for
o
rolled r
(no English equivalent)
rolled r
by vibrating tongue tip against ridge behind teeth while exhaling
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