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