How to pronounce percents
Say it like per-SENTS. Percents has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SENTS).
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US American/pɚˈsɛnts/per-SENTS
UK British/pəˈsɛnts/puh-SENTS
- per
- SENTS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Percents pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- SENTSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of percents
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: puh-SENTS.
What does percents mean?
noun
- plural of percent How to pronounce percent
Questions about saying percents
How do you pronounce percents?
Say per-SENTS. The American pronunciation is /pɚˈsɛnts/. In British English it is /pəˈsɛnts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in percents?
Percents has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SENTS). Broken into parts: per · SENTS.
Is percents pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /pəˈsɛnts/ (puh-SENTS).