How to Pronounce Pent

To pronounce "pent", say PENT — one syllable, IPA /pɛnt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/pɛnt/

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💡 Tip for remembering “pent”

"pent" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with lament and augment, if that helps it stick.

What does pent mean?

verb

  1. To enclose in a pen.

noun

  1. Confinement; concealment.

adjective

  1. Confined in a pen, imprisoned.

Words that rhyme with pent

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

lamentaugmentcontentpresentdiscontentdissenttormentassentrepentcircumventrepresentmalcontent

Related words

confinedabsentconfineincagementconfinerconfineecaptivityencagement

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pent"?▾

"Pent" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "pent"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pent" is /pɛnt/.

What does "pent" mean?▾

Pent: To enclose in a pen.

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