How to pronounce entity
Say it like EN-tuh-tee. Entity has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EN).
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- EN
- tuh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Entity pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of entity
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: EN-tih-tee.
What does entity mean?
- that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving)
Where does entity come from?
From the Medieval Latin entitās, from ēns (“being”) (stem: ent-) + -tās (compare essentia), see there for more information.
Questions about saying entity
How do you pronounce entity?
Say EN-tuh-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛntəti/. In British English it is /ˈɛntɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in entity?
Entity has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EN). Broken into parts: EN · tuh · tee.
Is entity 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 /ˈɛntɪti/ (EN-tih-tee).