How to Pronounce Entering

To pronounce "entering", say ENT-er-ing — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈɛn.təɹ.ɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈɛn.təɹ.ɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “entering”

"entering" has 3 syllables: ent-er-ing. It rhymes with centering and centring, if that helps it stick.

What does entering mean?

verb

  1. To go or come into an enclosed or partially enclosed space.

    “You should knock before you enter, unless you want to see me naked.”

  2. 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.”

noun

  1. Action of the verb to enter

Synonyms

come ingo iningo

Antonyms

exit

Words that rhyme with entering

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

centeringcentringmentoringtentering

Related words

entryentranceingoingingressincomingaccessbringingopening

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "entering"?▾

"Entering" has 3 syllables: ent · er · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "entering"?▾

The IPA transcription of "entering" is /ˈɛn.təɹ.ɪŋ/.

What does "entering" mean?▾

Entering: To go or come into an enclosed or partially enclosed space.

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