How to pronounce sentries
Say it like SEN-treez. Sentries has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEN).
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- SEN
- treez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sentries 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.
- treezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of sentries
American and British speakers say sentries in essentially the same way: /ˈsɛntriz/ in the US and /ˈsɛntriz/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEN-treez.
What does sentries mean?
- plural of sentry How to pronounce sentry
Questions about saying sentries
How do you pronounce sentries?
Say SEN-treez. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛntriz/. In British English it is /ˈsɛntriz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sentries?
Sentries has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEN). Broken into parts: SEN · treez.
Do Americans and Brits say sentries the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɛntriz/ and the British form is /ˈsɛntriz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.