How to Pronounce Enter

To pronounce "enter", say ENT-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɛntə(ɹ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈɛntə(ɹ)/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “enter”

"enter" has 2 syllables: ent-er. It rhymes with tenor and centre, if that helps it stick.

What does enter mean?

noun

The "Enter" key on a computer keyboard.
A stroke of the Enter key.

verb

To go or come into an enclosed or partially enclosed space.
“You should knock before you enter, unless you want to see me naked.”
To cause to go (into), or to be received (into); to put in; to insert; to cause to be admitted.
“to enter a knife into a piece of wood; to enter a boy at college, a horse for a race, etc.”

Synonyms

come in go in ingo

Antonyms

exit

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Words that rhyme with enter

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

tenor centre epicenter tormentor stentor lentor tenner experimenter tenter kenner presenter

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "enter"?▾

"Enter" has 2 syllables: ent · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "enter"?▾

The IPA transcription of "enter" is /ˈɛntə(ɹ)/.

What does "enter" mean?▾

Enter: The "Enter" key on a computer keyboard.

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