How to pronounce edutainment
Say it like ej-uh-TAYN-munt. Edutainment has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAYN).
- ej
- uh
- TAYN
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Edutainment pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ejGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TAYNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of edutainment
American and British speakers say edutainment in essentially the same way: /ˌɛdʒəˈteɪnmənt/ in the US and /ˌɛdʒʊˈteɪnmənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: ej-uu-TAYN-munt.
What does edutainment mean?
- Educational entertainment, a form of programming (cinematic, television, live action, games or any material) that provides both education and entertainment.
Where does edutainment come from?
Blend of education + entertainment.
Words that rhyme with edutainment
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of edutainment.
Questions about saying edutainment
How do you pronounce edutainment?
Say ej-uh-TAYN-munt. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛdʒəˈteɪnmənt/. In British English it is /ˌɛdʒʊˈteɪnmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in edutainment?
Edutainment has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAYN). Broken into parts: ej · uh · TAYN · munt.
Do Americans and Brits say edutainment the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɛdʒəˈteɪnmənt/ and the British form is /ˌɛdʒʊˈteɪnmənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.