How to pronounce entombed
Say it like en-TOOMD. Entombed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOOMD).
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- en
- TOOMD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Entombed 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.
- TOOMDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of entombed
American and British speakers say entombed in essentially the same way: /ɛnˈtumd/ in the US and /ɛnˈtuːmd/ in the UK.
British respelling: en-TOOMD.
What does entombed mean?
- simple past and past participle of entomb How to pronounce entomb
Words that rhyme with entombed
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of entombed.
Questions about saying entombed
How do you pronounce entombed?
Say en-TOOMD. The American pronunciation is /ɛnˈtumd/. In British English it is /ɛnˈtuːmd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in entombed?
Entombed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOOMD). Broken into parts: en · TOOMD.
Do Americans and Brits say entombed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɛnˈtumd/ and the British form is /ɛnˈtuːmd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.