How Many Syllables in Cantonese?

The word Cantonese has 3 syllables: can-tonese.
Syllable division helps in understanding the word's structure, improving both pronunciation and spelling.
This technique is especially useful for students and language learners who are mastering English phonetics.

Definition of Cantonese

Cantonese is a dialect of the Chinese language that is spoken in the Guangdong province of China, as well as in Hong Kong and Macau.

How should Cantonese divide into syllables

There are three syllables in 'cantonese'. The vowels are 'a', 'o', and 'e', while the consonants are 'c', 'n', 't', and 's'.

Part of Speech - Cantonese

I can speak Cantonese with my grandparents.

Sentences with Cantonese

• My mom speaks Cantonese and my dad speaks Mandarin.
• I'm learning how to write Cantonese characters.
• My favorite Cantonese dish is dim sum.
• Cantonese opera is an important part of Chinese culture.
• In Hong Kong, many signs are written in both Cantonese and English.
• I want to visit Guangzhou to practice my Cantonese.
• My Cantonese teacher is from Guangdong.
• I can understand some Cantonese slang, but not all of it.
• Cantonese is a tonal language, which means that the pitch of your voice can change the meaning of a word.
• I love listening to Cantonese pop music.

Quotes with Cantonese

• "I think the Cantonese language is very beautiful. It has a sing-song quality." - Joanne Harris
• "I was brought up speaking Cantonese and English, and I think that really helped me in my career." - Lucy Liu
• "In Hong Kong, the women are very strong. They are very capable in the business world and they speak both Cantonese and English." - Zhang Ziyi

Number of characters in Cantonese

9 ( c, a, n, t, o, n, e, s, e )

Unique letters in Cantonese

7 ( c, a, n, t, o, e, s )

Cantonese Backwards

esenotnac

How to Pronounce Cantonese

IPA (International): ˌkæntʌˈni:z

ARA (American): ˌkæntʌˈniz

EPA (English): ˌkæntʌˈni:z

KAE-NTAH-NIY-Z