How to Pronounce Entrenched

To pronounce "entrenched", say ENTR-ench-ed — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

10

Letters

ENTR-ench-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “entrenched”

"entrenched" has 3 syllables: entr-ench-ed. It rhymes with drenched and clenched, if that helps it stick.

What does entrenched mean?

verb

  1. To dig or excavate a trench; to trench.
  2. To surround or provide with a trench, especially for defense; to dig in.

    “The army entrenched its camp, or entrenched itself.”

Synonyms

trenchconsolidatedig in

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Words that rhyme with entrenched

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

drenchedclenchedwrenchedbenchedfrenchedretrenchedblenchedwenchedquenchedtrenched

Related words

establishedinvulnerableacquisanchoredconsecratedconsolidateconsolidateddedicated

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "entrenched"?▾

"Entrenched" has 3 syllables: entr · ench · ed.

What does "entrenched" mean?▾

Entrenched: To dig or excavate a trench; to trench.

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