How to Pronounce "entendre"
word
ɑnˈtɑndɹə
on-TAHN-druh
ɒnˈtɒndrə
on-TON-druh
Definition
An 'entendre' is a word or phrase that can be understood in two ways, usually one of which is humorous or slightly inappropriate. Most commonly used in the phrase 'double entendre.'
IPA Transcription
American English
ɑnˈtɑndɹə
British English
ɒnˈtɒndrə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
on-TAHN-druh
UK
on-TON-druh
Listen in Context
The joke used a clever entendre to make people laugh.
I didn't understand the entendre in that sentence.
Some TV shows often use entendre to appeal to adults.
That commercial was full of double entendre, did you notice?