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