How to Pronounce Pentimento

To pronounce "pentimento", say PENT-im-ent-o — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌpɛn.tɪˈmɛn.təʊ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˌpɛn.tɪˈmɛn.təʊ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “pentimento”

"pentimento" has 4 syllables: pent-im-ent-o. It rhymes with memento and cento, if that helps it stick.

What does pentimento mean?

noun

  1. The presence or emergence of traces of previous work or image, especially of the same subject, originally in painting.

Words that rhyme with pentimento

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

mementocentobentoargentocontentocasamentochimentocilentofomentoinvestimento

Related words

pentimentpalimpsestsinopiapatinationpatinapainturedepicturementpalinode

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pentimento"?▾

"Pentimento" has 4 syllables: pent · im · ent · o.

What is the IPA transcription of "pentimento"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pentimento" is /ˌpɛn.tɪˈmɛn.təʊ/.

What does "pentimento" mean?▾

Pentimento: The presence or emergence of traces of previous work or image, especially of the same subject, originally in painting.

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