How to pronounce entitled
Say it like en-TY-tuld. Entitled has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TY).
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- en
- TY
- tuld
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Entitled 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.
- tuldKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of entitled
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: en-TY-tuld.
What does entitled mean?
- qualified for by right according to law“we are all entitled to equal protection under the law”
Questions about saying entitled
How do you pronounce entitled?
Say en-TY-tuld. The American pronunciation is /ɛnˈtaɪtəld/. In British English it is /ɛnˈtaɪtəld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in entitled?
Entitled has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TY). Broken into parts: en · TY · tuld.
Is entitled 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 /ɛnˈtaɪtəld/ (en-TY-tuld).