How to Pronounce Hell-bent

To pronounce "hell-bent", say HELLB-ent — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈhɛlˌbɛnt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈhɛlˌbɛnt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “hell-bent”

"hell-bent" has 2 syllables: hellb-ent.

What does hell-bent mean?

adjective

  1. Recklessly determined to do or achieve something

    “He was hell-bent on coming first, no matter what.”

Synonyms

dead set

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Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hell-bent"?▾

"Hell-bent" has 2 syllables: hellb · ent.

What is the IPA transcription of "hell-bent"?▾

The IPA transcription of "hell-bent" is /ˈhɛlˌbɛnt/.

What does "hell-bent" mean?▾

Hell-bent: Recklessly determined to do or achieve something

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