How to pronounce entasis
Say it like EN-tuh-sis. Entasis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EN).
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- EN
- tuh
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Entasis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of entasis
American and British speakers say entasis in essentially the same way: /ˈɛntəsɪs/ in the US and /ˈɛntəsɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: EN-tuh-sis.
What does entasis mean?
- A slight convex curvature introduced into the shaft of a column for aesthetic reasons, or to compensate for the illusion of concavity.
Questions about saying entasis
How do you pronounce entasis?
Say EN-tuh-sis. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛntəsɪs/. In British English it is /ˈɛntəsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in entasis?
Entasis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EN). Broken into parts: EN · tuh · sis.
Do Americans and Brits say entasis the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛntəsɪs/ and the British form is /ˈɛntəsɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.