How to pronounce entertainer
Say it like en-ter-TAY-ner. Entertainer has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY).
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- en
- ter
- TAY
- ner
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Entertainer 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.
- TAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- nerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of entertainer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: en-tuh-TAY-nuh.
What does entertainer mean?
- A person who entertains others, esp. as a profession, as a singer, actor, presenter, dancer, musician, magician, comedian, etc.
- Someone who puts on a show for the entertainment or enjoyment of others.
- One who accommodates guests.
Where does entertainer come from?
From entertain + -er.
Words that rhyme with entertainer
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of entertainer.
Questions about saying entertainer
How do you pronounce entertainer?
Say en-ter-TAY-ner. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛntɚˈteɪnɚ/. In British English it is /ˌɛntəˈteɪnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in entertainer?
Entertainer has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY). Broken into parts: en · ter · TAY · ner.
Is entertainer 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 /ˌɛntəˈteɪnə/ (en-tuh-TAY-nuh).