How to pronounce sentry
Say it like SEN-tree. Sentry has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEN).
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- SEN
- tree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sentry 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.
- treeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of sentry
American and British speakers say sentry in essentially the same way: /ˈsɛntri/ in the US and /ˈsɛntri/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEN-tree.
What does sentry mean?
- A guard, particularly on duty at the entrance to a military base.
- Sentry duty; time spent being a sentry.
- A form of drag to be towed underwater, which on striking bottom is upset and rises to the surface.
Where does sentry come from?
From earlier sentrie, sentery, of uncertain origin.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with sentry
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Questions about saying sentry
How do you pronounce sentry?
Say SEN-tree. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛntri/. In British English it is /ˈsɛntri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sentry?
Sentry has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEN). Broken into parts: SEN · tree.
Do Americans and Brits say sentry the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɛntri/ and the British form is /ˈsɛntri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.