How to pronounce entire
Say it like in-TY-er. Entire has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TY).
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- in
- TY
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Entire pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- TYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of entire
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-TY-uh.
What does entire mean?
- constituting the full quantity or extent; complete“an entire town devastated by an earthquake”“gave full attention”
- constituting the undiminished entirety; lacking nothing essential especially not damaged“a local motion keepeth bodies integral”“was able to keep the collection entire during his lifetime”
- (of leaves or petals) having a smooth edge; not broken up into teeth or lobes
- uncastrated adult male horse
Where does entire come from?
From Middle English entere, enter, borrowed from Anglo-Norman entier, from Latin integrum, accusative of integer (“whole”).
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with entire
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Questions about saying entire
How do you pronounce entire?
Say in-TY-er. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈtaɪɚ/. In British English it is /ɪnˈtaɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in entire?
Entire has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TY). Broken into parts: in · TY · er.
Is entire 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 /ɪnˈtaɪə/ (in-TY-uh).