How to pronounce entertains
Say it like en-ter-TAYNZ. Entertains has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAYNZ).
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- en
- ter
- TAYNZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Entertains 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.
- TAYNZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of entertains
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: en-tuh-TAYNZ.
What does entertains mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of entertain How to pronounce entertain
Words that rhyme with entertains
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Questions about saying entertains
How do you pronounce entertains?
Say en-ter-TAYNZ. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛntɚˈteɪnz/. In British English it is /ˌɛntəˈteɪnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in entertains?
Entertains has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAYNZ). Broken into parts: en · ter · TAYNZ.
Is entertains 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 /ˌɛntəˈteɪnz/ (en-tuh-TAYNZ).