How to pronounce entrant
Say it like EN-trunt. Entrant has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EN).
- EN
- trunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Entrant 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.
- truntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of entrant
American and British speakers say entrant in essentially the same way: /ˈɛntrənt/ in the US and /ˈɛntrənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: EN-trunt.
What does entrant mean?
- A participant who enters something, such as a contest.“Any attempt by an entrant to influence the result or subvert the contest will lead to immediate disqualification.”
- A newcomer.
Where does entrant come from?
From French entrant, present participle of entrer.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying entrant
How do you pronounce entrant?
Say EN-trunt. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛntrənt/. In British English it is /ˈɛntrənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in entrant?
Entrant has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EN). Broken into parts: EN · trunt.
Do Americans and Brits say entrant the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛntrənt/ and the British form is /ˈɛntrənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.