How to pronounce entreaties
Say it like en-TREE-teez. Entreaties has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TREE).
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- en
- TREE
- teez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Entreaties 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.
- TREESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- teezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of entreaties
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: en-TREE-teez.
What does entreaties mean?
- plural of entreaty How to pronounce entreaty
Words that rhyme with entreaties
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of entreaties.
Questions about saying entreaties
How do you pronounce entreaties?
Say en-TREE-teez. The American pronunciation is /ɛnˈtritiz/. In British English it is /ɛnˈtriːtiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in entreaties?
Entreaties has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TREE). Broken into parts: en · TREE · teez.
Is entreaties pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ɛnˈtriːtiz/ (en-TREE-teez).