How to pronounce lente
Say it like LEN-tay. Lente has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEN).
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- LEN
- tay
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lente pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of lente
American and British speakers say lente in essentially the same way: /ˈlɛnteɪ/ in the US and /ˈlɛnteɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: LEN-tay.
What does lente mean?
- An intermediate-acting form of insulin, between isophane and ultralente.
Questions about saying lente
How do you pronounce lente?
Say LEN-tay. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɛnteɪ/. In British English it is /ˈlɛnteɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lente?
Lente has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEN). Broken into parts: LEN · tay.
Do Americans and Brits say lente the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɛnteɪ/ and the British form is /ˈlɛnteɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.