How to pronounce entrust
Say it like en-TRUHST. Entrust has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRUHST).
- en
- TRUHST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Entrust 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.
- TRUHSTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of entrust
American and British speakers say entrust in essentially the same way: /ɛnˈtrʌst/ in the US and /ɪnˈtrʌst/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-TRUHST.
What does entrust mean?
- To trust to the care of.“Can I entrust you with a secret?”
Where does entrust come from?
From en- + trust.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with entrust
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Questions about saying entrust
How do you pronounce entrust?
Say en-TRUHST. The American pronunciation is /ɛnˈtrʌst/. In British English it is /ɪnˈtrʌst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in entrust?
Entrust has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRUHST). Broken into parts: en · TRUHST.
Do Americans and Brits say entrust the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɛnˈtrʌst/ and the British form is /ɪnˈtrʌst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.