How to pronounce lentil
Say it like LEN-tul. Lentil has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEN).
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- LEN
- tul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lentil 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.
- tulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of lentil
American and British speakers say lentil in essentially the same way: /ˈlɛntəl/ in the US and /ˈlɛntəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: LEN-tul.
What does lentil mean?
- Any of several plants of the genus Lens, especially Lens culinaris, from southwest Asia, that have edible, lens-shaped seeds within flattened pods.
- The seed of these plants, used as food.“make a lentil stew”
- A small chocolate candy in an edible shell.
Words that rhyme with lentil
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lentil.
Questions about saying lentil
How do you pronounce lentil?
Say LEN-tul. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɛntəl/. In British English it is /ˈlɛntəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lentil?
Lentil has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEN). Broken into parts: LEN · tul.
Do Americans and Brits say lentil the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɛntəl/ and the British form is /ˈlɛntəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.