How to pronounce entanglement
Say it like en-TANG-gul-munt. Entanglement has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TANG).
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- en
- TANG
- gul
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Entanglement 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.
- TANGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- gulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of entanglement
American and British speakers say entanglement in essentially the same way: /ɛnˈtæŋɡəlmənt/ in the US and /ɛnˈtæŋɡəlmənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: en-TANG-gul-munt.
What does entanglement mean?
- The act of entangling.
- The condition of being deeply involved and intricated (with politics, a group, another person, etc.)
- The condition, or an instance, of being romantically or sexually involved with another person; an affair.
Where does entanglement come from?
From entangle + -ment.
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Questions about saying entanglement
How do you pronounce entanglement?
Say en-TANG-gul-munt. The American pronunciation is /ɛnˈtæŋɡəlmənt/. In British English it is /ɛnˈtæŋɡəlmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in entanglement?
Entanglement has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TANG). Broken into parts: en · TANG · gul · munt.
Do Americans and Brits say entanglement the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɛnˈtæŋɡəlmənt/ and the British form is /ɛnˈtæŋɡəlmənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.