How to pronounce scented
Say it like SEN-tid. Scented has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEN).
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- SEN
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scented pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SENSay 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 scented
American and British speakers say scented in essentially the same way: /ˈsɛntɪd/ in the US and /ˈsɛntɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEN-tid.
What does scented mean?
- Having a pleasant aroma.
- Having a smell of any kind.“a plant with skunk-scented leaves”
- Having perfume added.“a scented soap”
- simple past and past participle of scent How to pronounce scent
Words that rhyme with scented
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of scented.
Questions about saying scented
How do you pronounce scented?
Say SEN-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛntɪd/. In British English it is /ˈsɛntɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scented?
Scented has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEN). Broken into parts: SEN · tid.
Do Americans and Brits say scented the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɛntɪd/ and the British form is /ˈsɛntɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.