How to pronounce sent
Say it like SENT. Sent is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SENT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sent pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SENTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of sent
American and British speakers say sent in essentially the same way: /sɛnt/ in the US and /sɛnt/ in the UK.
British respelling: SENT.
What does sent mean?
- 100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
- caused or enabled to go or be conveyed or transmitted
Where does sent come from?
From send + -t. See send.
Words that rhyme with sent
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sent.
Words that sound like sent
Questions about saying sent
How do you pronounce sent?
Say SENT. The American pronunciation is /sɛnt/. In British English it is /sɛnt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sent?
Sent is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SENT.
Do Americans and Brits say sent the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sɛnt/ and the British form is /sɛnt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as sent?
Sent sounds the same as cent, scent in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.