How to pronounce sentinels
Say it like SEN-tuh-nulz. Sentinels has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEN).
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- SEN
- tuh
- nulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sentinels pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sentinels
American and British speakers say sentinels in essentially the same way: /ˈsɛntənəlz/ in the US and /ˈsɛntənəlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEN-tuh-nulz.
What does sentinels mean?
- plural of sentinel How to pronounce sentinel
Questions about saying sentinels
How do you pronounce sentinels?
Say SEN-tuh-nulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛntənəlz/. In British English it is /ˈsɛntənəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sentinels?
Sentinels has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEN). Broken into parts: SEN · tuh · nulz.
Do Americans and Brits say sentinels the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɛntənəlz/ and the British form is /ˈsɛntənəlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.