To pronounce "hellbent", say HELLB-ent — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"hellbent" has 2 syllables: hellb-ent.
adjective
“He was hell-bent on coming first, no matter what.”
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"Hellbent" has 2 syllables: hellb · ent.
Hellbent: Recklessly determined to do or achieve something
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