How to pronounce tentpole
Say it like TENT-pohl. Tentpole has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TENT).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce tentpole. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- TENT
- pohl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tentpole pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TENTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- pohlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of tentpole
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: TENT-pohl.
What does tentpole mean?
- One of the poles used to hold up a tent.
- A large-scale entertainment production that is a major source of revenue for its studio, television network, or investors.
- To schedule a popular program between two newer or less popular ones in the hope that viewers will watch them.
Where does tentpole come from?
From tent + pole.
Questions about saying tentpole
How do you pronounce tentpole?
Say TENT-pohl. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɛntˌpoʊl/. In British English it is /ˈtɛntˌpəʊl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tentpole?
Tentpole has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TENT). Broken into parts: TENT · pohl.
Is tentpole pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈtɛntˌpəʊl/ (TENT-pohl).