How to pronounce entirety
Say it like in-TY-er-tee. Entirety has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TY).
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- in
- TY
- er
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Entirety 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.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of entirety
- American English uses 4 syllables and British English 5.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: in-TY-uh-ruh-tee.
What does entirety mean?
- the state of being total and complete“he read the article in its entirety”“appalled by the totality of the destruction”
Where does entirety come from?
From Middle English enterete, from Old French entiereté, from Latin integritās, from integer (“complete, whole”).
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying entirety
How do you pronounce entirety?
Say in-TY-er-tee. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈtaɪɚti/. In British English it is /ɪnˈtaɪərəti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in entirety?
Entirety has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TY). Broken into parts: in · TY · er · tee.
Is entirety pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 4 syllables and British English 5. The British form is /ɪnˈtaɪərəti/ (in-TY-uh-ruh-tee).