How to pronounce entablature
Say it like en-TAB-luh-cher. Entablature has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAB).
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- en
- TAB
- luh
- cher
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Entablature pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- enKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- TABSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- cherKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of entablature
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: en-TAB-luh-chuh.
What does entablature mean?
- All of that part of a classical temple above the capitals of the columns; includes the architrave, frieze, and cornice but not the roof.
Where does entablature come from?
From Italian intavolatura, from in + tavola (“table”).
Questions about saying entablature
How do you pronounce entablature?
Say en-TAB-luh-cher. The American pronunciation is /ɛnˈtæblətʃɚ/. In British English it is /ɛnˈtæblətʃə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in entablature?
Entablature has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAB). Broken into parts: en · TAB · luh · cher.
Is entablature pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ɛnˈtæblətʃə/ (en-TAB-luh-chuh).