How to pronounce entry
Say it like EN-tree. Entry has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EN).
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- EN
- tree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Entry pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- treeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of entry
American and British speakers say entry in essentially the same way: /ˈɛntri/ in the US and /ˈɛntri/ in the UK.
British respelling: EN-tree.
What does entry mean?
- an item inserted in a written record
- the act of beginning something new“they looked forward to the debut of their new product line”
- a written record of a commercial transaction
Where does entry come from?
Inherited from Middle English entre, from Old French entree (feminine past participle of the verb entrer, Modern French entrée).
Words that rhyme with entry
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of entry.
Questions about saying entry
How do you pronounce entry?
Say EN-tree. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛntri/. In British English it is /ˈɛntri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in entry?
Entry has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EN). Broken into parts: EN · tree.
Do Americans and Brits say entry the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛntri/ and the British form is /ˈɛntri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.