How to pronounce entreating
Say it like en-TREE-ting. Entreating has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TREE).
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- en
- TREE
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Entreating 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of entreating
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: en-TREE-ting.
What does entreating mean?
Words that rhyme with entreating
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Questions about saying entreating
How do you pronounce entreating?
Say en-TREE-ting. The American pronunciation is /ɛnˈtritɪŋ/. In British English it is /ɛnˈtriːtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in entreating?
Entreating has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TREE). Broken into parts: en · TREE · ting.
Is entreating 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 /ɛnˈtriːtɪŋ/ (en-TREE-ting).