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