How to pronounce entrench
Say it like in-TRENCH. Entrench has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRENCH).
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- in
- TRENCH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Entrench 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.
- TRENCHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of entrench
American and British speakers say entrench in essentially the same way: /ɪnˈtrɛntʃ/ in the US and /ɪnˈtrɛntʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-TRENCH.
What does entrench mean?
- To cut in; to furrow; to make trenches in or upon.
- To dig or excavate a trench; to trench.
- To surround or provide with a trench, especially for defense; to dig in.“The army entrenched its camp, or entrenched itself.”
Where does entrench come from?
From en- + trench. First attested in the 1550s.
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Words that rhyme with entrench
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Questions about saying entrench
How do you pronounce entrench?
Say in-TRENCH. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈtrɛntʃ/. In British English it is /ɪnˈtrɛntʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in entrench?
Entrench has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRENCH). Broken into parts: in · TRENCH.
Do Americans and Brits say entrench the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪnˈtrɛntʃ/ and the British form is /ɪnˈtrɛntʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.