How to pronounce entourage
Say it like ahn-tuu-RAHZH. Entourage has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAHZH).
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- ahn
- tuu
- RAHZH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Entourage pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ahnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tuuKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- RAHZHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of entourage
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 3, while British speakers stress syllable 1.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ON-tuu-rahzh.
What does entourage mean?
- A retinue of attendants, associates or followers.“large entourage”
- A binary relation in a uniform space which generalizes the notion of two points being no farther apart than a given fixed distance; a uniform neighborhood.
- Decorations, such as people, vehicles, or trees, appearing on an architectural sketch or rendering to make the site look more lively.
Where does entourage come from?
Unadapted borrowing from French entourage, from entourer (“to surround”).
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Words that rhyme with entourage
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Questions about saying entourage
How do you pronounce entourage?
Say ahn-tuu-RAHZH. The American pronunciation is /ˌɑntʊˈrɑʒ/. In British English it is /ˈɒntʊrɑːʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in entourage?
Entourage has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAHZH). Broken into parts: ahn · tuu · RAHZH.
Is entourage pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 3, while British speakers stress syllable 1. The British form is /ˈɒntʊrɑːʒ/ (ON-tuu-rahzh).