entertain

/ˌentərˈteɪn/

Syllables en·ter·tain

Stress en-ter-TAIN

Phonics Breakdown

en

/ɛn/

short e

ter

/tər/

schwa

tain

/teɪn/

long ai

Meaning

to amuse or give enjoyment to someone; to consider or think about an idea

Sound Reference

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en=/ɛn/(pen) + ter=/tər/(water) + tain=/teɪn/(train)

Example

The host tried to entertain the guests with music.