How to pronounce rental
Say it like REN-tul. Rental has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REN).
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- REN
- tul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rental pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RENSay 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 rental
American and British speakers say rental in essentially the same way: /ˈrɛntəl/ in the US and /ˈrɛntəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: REN-tul.
What does rental mean?
- property that is leased or rented out or let
- the act of paying for the use of something (as an apartment or house or car)
- available to rent or lease“a rental car”
- of or relating to rent“rental agreement”“rental charges”
Where does rental come from?
From rent + -al.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with rental
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rental.
- mental
- environmental
- fundamental
- experimental
- gentle
- dental
- continental
- instrumental
- accidental
- developmental
Questions about saying rental
How do you pronounce rental?
Say REN-tul. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɛntəl/. In British English it is /ˈrɛntəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rental?
Rental has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REN). Broken into parts: REN · tul.
Do Americans and Brits say rental the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɛntəl/ and the British form is /ˈrɛntəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.