How to Pronounce Lentils

To pronounce "lentils", say LENT-ils — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

LENT-ils

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💡 Tip for remembering “lentils”

"lentils" has 2 syllables: lent-ils. It rhymes with fundamentals and incidentals, if that helps it stick.

Words that rhyme with lentils

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

fundamentalsincidentalsinstrumentalsrentalsdentalscontinentalsorientalsdentilsgentles

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "lentils"?▾

"Lentils" has 2 syllables: lent · ils.

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