How to pronounce leant
Say it like LEE-unt. Leant has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEE).
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US American/ˈliənt/LEE-unt
UK British/lɛnt/LENT
- LEE
- unt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Leant pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- untKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of leant
- American English uses 2 syllables and British English 1.
British respelling: LENT.
What does leant mean?
verb
- simple past and past participle of lean How to pronounce lean
Questions about saying leant
How do you pronounce leant?
Say LEE-unt. The American pronunciation is /ˈliənt/. In British English it is /lɛnt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in leant?
Leant has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEE). Broken into parts: LEE · unt.
Is leant pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 2 syllables and British English 1. The British form is /lɛnt/ (LENT).