How to pronounce entertainment
Say it like en-ter-TAYN-munt. Entertainment has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAYN).
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- en
- ter
- TAYN
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Entertainment 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.
- TAYNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of entertainment
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: en-tuh-TAYN-munt.
What does entertainment mean?
- an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
Where does entertainment come from?
From Middle English entretenement (“support, maintenance”), from Old French entretenement; see entertain.
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Words that rhyme with entertainment
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Questions about saying entertainment
How do you pronounce entertainment?
Say en-ter-TAYN-munt. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛntɚˈteɪnmənt/. In British English it is /ˌɛntəˈteɪnmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in entertainment?
Entertainment has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAYN). Broken into parts: en · ter · TAYN · munt.
Is entertainment 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 /ˌɛntəˈteɪnmənt/ (en-tuh-TAYN-munt).