How to Pronounce Entire

To pronounce "entire", say ENT-ir-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ənˈtaɪə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

6

Letters

/ənˈtaɪə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “entire”

"entire" has 3 syllables: ent-ir-e. It rhymes with desire and acquire, if that helps it stick.

What does entire mean?

noun

  1. The whole of something; the entirety.
  2. An uncastrated horse; a stallion.

adjective

  1. (sometimes postpositive) Whole; complete.

    “We had the entire building to ourselves for the evening.”

  2. Having a smooth margin without any indentation.

Words that rhyme with entire

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

desireacquirepyrepriorsirefirequagmireenquirerequiresatiretranspireattire

Related words

wholefullintegraltotalsmoothintactuncastratedstallion

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "entire"?▾

"Entire" has 3 syllables: ent · ir · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "entire"?▾

The IPA transcription of "entire" is /ənˈtaɪə/.

What does "entire" mean?▾

Entire: The whole of something; the entirety.

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