Pronunciation: [ɹˌiː kˈantɪd] (IPA) 
The word "re canted" is spelled with two separate syllables: "re" and "canted." The first syllable, "re," is pronounced with the sound /ɹiː/. The second syllable, "canted," is pronounced with the sound /kæntɪd/. Together, the word is pronounced with the stress on the second syllable and sounds like "ree-KANT-id." To "re cant" something means to say it again differently, often with the intention of correcting a previous statement.
The phrase "re canted" does not have a distinct or established etymology as it is a combination of the prefix "re-" and the verb "canted".
The prefix "re-" generally means "again" or "back", indicating repetition or a return to a previous state or action.
The word "canted" refers to the action of tilting or slanting something, often with a bias or inclination. It is derived from the Latin verb "cantare", meaning "to sing" or "to chant". In this context, "canted" refers to the tilting or angling of speech or writing, often expressing a particular perspective or bias.
The combination of "re-" and "canted" suggests the repetition or renewed occurrence of this tilting or slanting action, possibly implying a reiteration or return to a biased or one-sided viewpoint.
