How to pronounce entente
Say it like ahn-TAHNT. Entente has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAHNT).
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- ahn
- TAHNT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Entente pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ahnKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- TAHNTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of entente
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: o-TOT.
What does entente mean?
- An informal alliance or friendly understanding between two states.
Where does entente come from?
Unadapted borrowing from French entente (“understanding”).
Words that rhyme with entente
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of entente.
Questions about saying entente
How do you pronounce entente?
Say ahn-TAHNT. The American pronunciation is /ɑnˈtɑnt/. In British English it is /ɒˈtɒt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in entente?
Entente has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAHNT). Broken into parts: ahn · TAHNT.
Is entente pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ɒˈtɒt/ (o-TOT).