How to pronounce entitle
Say it like en-TY-tul. Entitle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TY).
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- en
- TY
- tul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Entitle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- enKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- TYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- tulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of entitle
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: en-TY-tul.
What does entitle mean?
- To give a title to.“The deed entitled her to an undivided interest in the property.”
- To dignify by an honorary designation.
- To give power or authority (to do something).“A passport entitles the bearer to travel to other countries.”
Where does entitle come from?
From Anglo-Norman entitler, from Old French entiteler, (French intituler), from Late Latin intitulāre.
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Questions about saying entitle
How do you pronounce entitle?
Say en-TY-tul. The American pronunciation is /ɛnˈtaɪtəl/. In British English it is /ɛnˈtaɪtəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in entitle?
Entitle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TY). Broken into parts: en · TY · tul.
Is entitle pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ɛnˈtaɪtəl/ (en-TY-tul).