How to Pronounce "cantor"
word
ˈkæntɝ
KAN-ter
kˈɑːntɔː
kahn-TAW
Definition
A cantor is a person who leads the singing in a church, synagogue, or other religious service, especially someone specially trained to sing or chant prayers.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkæntɝ
British English
kˈɑːntɔː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KAN-ter
UK
kahn-TAW
Listen in Context
The cantor led the congregation in singing the prayer.
My uncle is the cantor at our local synagogue.
The church hired a new cantor for Sunday services.
Being a cantor requires special training in music and liturgy.