How to pronounce lentils
Say it like LEN-tulz. Lentils has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEN).
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- LEN
- tulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lentils 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.
- tulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of lentils
American and British speakers say lentils in essentially the same way: /ˈlɛntəlz/ in the US and /ˈlɛntəlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: LEN-tulz.
What does lentils mean?
- plural of lentil How to pronounce lentil
Words that rhyme with lentils
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lentils.
Questions about saying lentils
How do you pronounce lentils?
Say LEN-tulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɛntəlz/. In British English it is /ˈlɛntəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lentils?
Lentils has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEN). Broken into parts: LEN · tulz.
Do Americans and Brits say lentils the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɛntəlz/ and the British form is /ˈlɛntəlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.