How to Pronounce "sentinel"
word
ˈsɛntənəɫ
SEN-tuh-nuhl
sˈɛntɪnəl
SEN-tin-uhl
Definition
A sentinel is a person or thing that stands guard or keeps watch, usually to protect a place or group of people.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsɛntənəɫ
British English
sˈɛntɪnəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SEN-tuh-nuhl
UK
SEN-tin-uhl
Listen in Context
A sentinel stood at the gate all night.
The dog acted as a sentinel, barking if anyone came near.
A statue stood as a silent sentinel in the park.
He stood sentinel outside his sister’s room while she changed.