entertainment

/ˌɛn.tərˈteɪn.mənt/

Syllables en·ter·tain·ment

Stress en-ter-TAIN-ment

Phonics Breakdown

en

/ɛn/

short e

ter

/tər/

schwa

tain

/teɪn/

long ai

ment

/mənt/

schwa

Meaning

amusement or enjoyment provided to an audience

Sound Reference

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en=/ɛn/(end) + ter=/tər/(water) + tain=/teɪn/(train) + ment=/mənt/(moment)

Example

This movie provides great entertainment for the whole family.