How to pronounce vent
Say it like VENT. Vent is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- VENT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vent pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VENTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of vent
American and British speakers say vent in essentially the same way: /vɛnt/ in the US and /vɛnt/ in the UK.
British respelling: VENT.
What does vent mean?
- a hole for the escape of gas or air
- a fissure in the earth's crust (or in the surface of some other planet) through which molten lava and gases erupt
- a slit in a garment (as in the back seam of a jacket)
- give expression or utterance to“She vented her anger”“The graduates gave vent to cheers”
- expose to cool or cold air so as to cool or freshen“air the old winter clothes”“air out the smoke-filled rooms”
Where does vent come from?
Partly from Middle French vent, from Latin ventus and partly from French éventer.
Words that rhyme with vent
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of vent.
Questions about saying vent
How do you pronounce vent?
Say VENT. The American pronunciation is /vɛnt/. In British English it is /vɛnt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vent?
Vent is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: VENT.
Do Americans and Brits say vent the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /vɛnt/ and the British form is /vɛnt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.