To pronounce "entirely", say ENT-ir-ely — 3 syllables, IPA /ɪnˈtaɪəli/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ɪnˈtaɪəli/
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"entirely" has 3 syllables: ent-ir-ely. It rhymes with direly and priorly, if that helps it stick.
adverb
“It is entirely up to you where we go, as I’ll be happy with anywhere.”
“This part of the park is used entirely by the workers; everyone else will have to go to the other side.”
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"Entirely" has 3 syllables: ent · ir · ely.
The IPA transcription of "entirely" is /ɪnˈtaɪəli/.
Entirely: To the full or entire extent.
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