How to pronounce lent
Say it like LENT. Lent is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- LENT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lent pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LENTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of lent
American and British speakers say lent in essentially the same way: /lɛnt/ in the US and /lɛnt/ in the UK.
British respelling: LENT.
What does lent mean?
- Alternative letter-case form of Lent.
- simple past and past participle of lend How to pronounce lend
Words that rhyme with lent
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lent.
Questions about saying lent
How do you pronounce lent?
Say LENT. The American pronunciation is /lɛnt/. In British English it is /lɛnt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lent?
Lent is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: LENT.
Do Americans and Brits say lent the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /lɛnt/ and the British form is /lɛnt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.