How to pronounce entertained
Say it like en-ter-TAYND. Entertained has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAYND).
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- en
- ter
- TAYND
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Entertained pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- enGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- TAYNDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of entertained
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: en-tuh-TAYND.
What does entertained mean?
- pleasantly occupied“We are not amused”
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Words that rhyme with entertained
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Questions about saying entertained
How do you pronounce entertained?
Say en-ter-TAYND. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛntɚˈteɪnd/. In British English it is /ˌɛntəˈteɪnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in entertained?
Entertained has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAYND). Broken into parts: en · ter · TAYND.
Is entertained 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 /ˌɛntəˈteɪnd/ (en-tuh-TAYND).