How to pronounce “cantina”
Hear how “cantina (bar, canteen)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | bar, canteen |
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| Syllables | can · ti · na (3) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a vowel, n or s stress the second-to-last syllable: TI. |
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| IPA | /kan.ˈti.na/ |
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Tips for English speakers
- Keep every vowel short and pure: a = "ah", e = "eh", i = "ee", o = "oh", u = "oo". No gliding.
Learn more: Stress and accent marks · Spanish vowels
Example sentences
Nos vemos en la cantina.See you at the bar.
La cantina cierra a medianoche.The bar closes at midnight.
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