How to pronounce entrances
Say it like EN-trun-suz. Entrances has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EN).
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- EN
- trun
- suz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Entrances 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.
- trunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- suzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of entrances
American and British speakers say entrances in essentially the same way: /ˈɛntrənsəz/ in the US and /ˈɛntrənsəz/ in the UK.
British respelling: EN-trun-suz.
What does entrances mean?
- plural of entrance How to pronounce entrance
- third-person singular simple present indicative of entrance How to pronounce entrance
Questions about saying entrances
How do you pronounce entrances?
Say EN-trun-suz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛntrənsəz/. In British English it is /ˈɛntrənsəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in entrances?
Entrances has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EN). Broken into parts: EN · trun · suz.
Do Americans and Brits say entrances the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛntrənsəz/ and the British form is /ˈɛntrənsəz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.