How to Pronounce Tentpole

To pronounce "tentpole", say TENTP-ol-e — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

TENTP-ol-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “tentpole”

"tentpole" has 3 syllables: tentp-ol-e.

What does tentpole mean?

noun

  1. One of the poles used to hold up a tent.
  2. A large-scale entertainment production that is a major source of revenue for its studio, television network, or investors.

Related words

tent-polepolehead

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How many syllables are in "tentpole"?▾

"Tentpole" has 3 syllables: tentp · ol · e.

What does "tentpole" mean?▾

Tentpole: One of the poles used to hold up a tent.

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