How to Pronounce Bento

To pronounce "bento", say BENT-o — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbɛntoʊ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈbɛntoʊ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “bento”

"bento" has 2 syllables: bent-o. It rhymes with memento and pentimento, if that helps it stick.

What does bento mean?

noun

  1. A Japanese takeaway lunch served in a box, often with the food arranged into an elaborate design.

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Words that rhyme with bento

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

mementopentimentocentoargentocontentocasamentochimentocilentofomentoinvestimento

Related words

pintobenedictobentolunchboxmakunouchi

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bento"?▾

"Bento" has 2 syllables: bent · o.

What is the IPA transcription of "bento"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bento" is /ˈbɛntoʊ/.

What does "bento" mean?▾

Bento: A Japanese takeaway lunch served in a box, often with the food arranged into an elaborate design.

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