To pronounce "lenient", say LEN-ient — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈliːni.ənt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈliːni.ənt/
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"lenient" has 2 syllables: len-ient. It rhymes with convenient and inconvenient, if that helps it stick.
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adjective
“The standard is fairly lenient, so use your discretion.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Lenient" has 2 syllables: len · ient.
The IPA transcription of "lenient" is /ˈliːni.ənt/.
Lenient: A lenitive; an emollient.
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