How to pronounce entwine
Say it like in-TWYNE. Entwine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TWYNE).
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- in
- TWYNE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Entwine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- TWYNESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of entwine
American and British speakers say entwine in essentially the same way: /ɪnˈtwaɪn/ in the US and /ɪnˈtwaɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-TWYNE.
What does entwine mean?
- To twist or twine around something (or one another).
Where does entwine come from?
From en- + twine (verb).
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Words that rhyme with entwine
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Questions about saying entwine
How do you pronounce entwine?
Say in-TWYNE. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈtwaɪn/. In British English it is /ɪnˈtwaɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in entwine?
Entwine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TWYNE). Broken into parts: in · TWYNE.
Do Americans and Brits say entwine the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪnˈtwaɪn/ and the British form is /ɪnˈtwaɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.