How to pronounce entreat
Say it like in-TREET. Entreat has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TREET).
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- in
- TREET
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Entreat pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- TREETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of entreat
American and British speakers say entreat in essentially the same way: /ɪnˈtrit/ in the US and /ɪnˈtriːt/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-TREET.
What does entreat mean?
- To ask earnestly or beg for (something, such as a benefit or favor).
- To earnestly ask or beg (someone); to beseech, to implore.
- Often followed by for: to ask earnestly or to beg for a benefit, favor, etc.; to appeal, to plead.
Where does entreat come from?
The noun is derived from Late Middle English entrete (“agreement; negotiation; treatment of a subject in discourse”), from the verb.
Words that rhyme with entreat
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Questions about saying entreat
How do you pronounce entreat?
Say in-TREET. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈtrit/. In British English it is /ɪnˈtriːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in entreat?
Entreat has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TREET). Broken into parts: in · TREET.
Do Americans and Brits say entreat the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪnˈtrit/ and the British form is /ɪnˈtriːt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.