How to pronounce entitlement
Say it like en-TY-tul-munt. Entitlement has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TY).
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- en
- TY
- tul
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Entitlement 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.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of entitlement
- 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-munt.
What does entitlement mean?
- right granted by law or contract (especially a right to benefits)“entitlements make up the major part of the federal budget”
Where does entitlement come from?
From entitle + -ment.
Questions about saying entitlement
How do you pronounce entitlement?
Say en-TY-tul-munt. The American pronunciation is /ɛnˈtaɪtəlmənt/. In British English it is /ɛnˈtaɪtəlmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in entitlement?
Entitlement has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TY). Broken into parts: en · TY · tul · munt.
Is entitlement 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 /ɛnˈtaɪtəlmənt/ (en-TY-tul-munt).