How to pronounce entertaining
Say it like en-ter-TAY-ning. Entertaining has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY).
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- en
- ter
- TAY
- ning
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Entertaining 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.
- ningKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of entertaining
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: en-tuh-TAY-ning.
What does entertaining mean?
- agreeably diverting“an entertaining puppet show”“films should be entertaining”
Where does entertaining come from?
From entertain + -ing.
Words that rhyme with entertaining
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of entertaining.
Questions about saying entertaining
How do you pronounce entertaining?
Say en-ter-TAY-ning. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛntɚˈteɪnɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˌɛntəˈteɪnɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in entertaining?
Entertaining has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY). Broken into parts: en · ter · TAY · ning.
Is entertaining 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 /ˌɛntəˈteɪnɪŋ/ (en-tuh-TAY-ning).