How to Pronounce Entail

To pronounce "entail", say ENT-ail — 2 syllables, IPA /ənˈteɪl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ənˈteɪl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “entail”

"entail" has 2 syllables: ent-ail. It rhymes with wail and gale, if that helps it stick.

What does entail mean?

verb

  1. To imply or require.

    “This activity will entail careful attention to detail.”

  2. To settle or fix inalienably on a person or thing, or on a person and his descendants or a certain line of descendants; -- said especially of an estate; to bestow as a heritage.

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Words that rhyme with entail

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

wailgaleavailfrailassailtravailprevailstaleunveilailbalequail

Related words

implymeanimplicatecauseresultpresupposeimpliedunderstand

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "entail"?▾

"Entail" has 2 syllables: ent · ail.

What is the IPA transcription of "entail"?▾

The IPA transcription of "entail" is /ənˈteɪl/.

What does "entail" mean?▾

Entail: To imply or require.

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