How to pronounce entrenched
Say it like en-TRENCHT. Entrenched has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRENCHT).
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- en
- TRENCHT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Entrenched 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.
- TRENCHTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of entrenched
American and British speakers say entrenched in essentially the same way: /ɛnˈtrɛntʃt/ in the US and /ɛnˈtrɛntʃt/ in the UK.
British respelling: en-TRENCHT.
What does entrenched mean?
- simple past and past participle of entrench How to pronounce entrench
Words that rhyme with entrenched
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of entrenched.
Questions about saying entrenched
How do you pronounce entrenched?
Say en-TRENCHT. The American pronunciation is /ɛnˈtrɛntʃt/. In British English it is /ɛnˈtrɛntʃt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in entrenched?
Entrenched has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRENCHT). Broken into parts: en · TRENCHT.
Do Americans and Brits say entrenched the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɛnˈtrɛntʃt/ and the British form is /ɛnˈtrɛntʃt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.