How to Say “to sing” in Italian

cantare

/kantˈare/

to sing

Pronunciation

The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for “cantare” is /kantˈare/. Break it down syllable by syllable and practice at a slow pace before building up to conversational speed.

Context

This phrase belongs to the My World category. It is suitable for beginners.

“to sing” in Other Languages

Mandarin Chinese唱

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you pronounce "cantare" in Italian?+

The IPA pronunciation is /kantˈare/. Practice saying it slowly, then at natural speed.

What does "cantare" mean in English?+

"cantare" translates to "to sing" in English. It belongs to the My World category.

Is "cantare" formal or informal in Italian?+

This is a commonly used expression in everyday Italian conversation. It is appropriate for both casual and standard contexts.

More My World Phrases

"father" → padre

/pˈadre/

"mother" → madre

/mˈadre/

"brother" → fratello

/fratˈɛllo/

"my brother" → mio fratello

/mˌio fratˈɛllo/

"your sister" → tua sorella

/tˌʊa sorˈɛlla/

"his/her mother" → sua madre

/sˌʊa mˈadre/

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