How to pronounce stent
Say it like STENT. Stent is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- STENT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stent pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STENTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of stent
American and British speakers say stent in essentially the same way: /stɛnt/ in the US and /stɛnt/ in the UK.
British respelling: STENT.
What does stent mean?
- A slender tube inserted into a blood vessel, a ureter or the esophagus in order to provide support and to prevent disease-induced closure.
- To insert a stent or tube into a blood vessel.
Where does stent come from?
Unclear. Possibly named after dentist Charles Stent.
Words that rhyme with stent
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of stent.
Questions about saying stent
How do you pronounce stent?
Say STENT. The American pronunciation is /stɛnt/. In British English it is /stɛnt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stent?
Stent is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: STENT.
Do Americans and Brits say stent the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /stɛnt/ and the British form is /stɛnt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.