HOW TO PRONOUNCE
cilantro
/sɪˈlænˌtɹoʊ/
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Stress “lan” and start with an “s” sound.
Use three syllables, with the short a of cat on the strongest beat. Keep n, t and r connected as you move into the final long o vowel.
3 syllables · Stress on syllable 2
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“The garnish includes chopped cilantro.”
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CMU Pronouncing Dictionary ↗What does cilantro mean?
noun
- The stems and leaves of the coriander plant, Coriandrum sativum, used as a seasoning and garnish in cooking.
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IPA pronunciation
/sɪˈlænˌtɹoʊ/
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Annuals such as dill and cilantro are also very drought tolerant.