How to pronounce entering
Say it like EN-tuh-ring. Entering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EN).
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- EN
- tuh
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Entering 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.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of entering
American and British speakers say entering in essentially the same way: /ˈɛntərɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈɛntərɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: EN-tuh-ring.
What does entering mean?
- a movement into or inward
- the act of entering“she made a grand entrance”
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying entering
How do you pronounce entering?
Say EN-tuh-ring. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛntərɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈɛntərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in entering?
Entering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EN). Broken into parts: EN · tuh · ring.
Do Americans and Brits say entering the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛntərɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈɛntərɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.