How to Pronounce "sentinels"
word
ˈsɛntənəɫz
SEN-tuh-nuhlz
sˈɛntɪnəlz
SEN-tin-uhlz
Definition
Sentinels are guards or soldiers who stand watch to keep a place safe, often staying in one spot to observe and protect.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsɛntənəɫz
British English
sˈɛntɪnəlz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SEN-tuh-nuhlz
UK
SEN-tin-uhlz
Listen in Context
Two sentinels stood at the entrance of the castle.
The sentinels watched the camp all night.
The old tower had stone sentinels on its walls.
Tall sentinels of pine lined the road into the forest.