How to pronounce entrenchment
Say it like en-TRENCH-munt. Entrenchment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRENCH).
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- en
- TRENCH
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Entrenchment 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.
- TRENCHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of entrenchment
American and British speakers say entrenchment in essentially the same way: /ɛnˈtrɛntʃmənt/ in the US and /ɛnˈtrɛntʃmənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: en-TRENCH-munt.
What does entrenchment mean?
- The process of entrenching or something which entrenches
- A fortification constructed of trenches
Where does entrenchment come from?
From entrench + -ment.
Words that rhyme with entrenchment
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Questions about saying entrenchment
How do you pronounce entrenchment?
Say en-TRENCH-munt. The American pronunciation is /ɛnˈtrɛntʃmənt/. In British English it is /ɛnˈtrɛntʃmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in entrenchment?
Entrenchment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRENCH). Broken into parts: en · TRENCH · munt.
Do Americans and Brits say entrenchment the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɛnˈtrɛntʃmənt/ and the British form is /ɛnˈtrɛntʃmənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.