How to Pronounce Rental

To pronounce "rental", say RENT-al — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɹɛntəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈɹɛntəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “rental”

"rental" has 2 syllables: rent-al. It rhymes with fundamental and detrimental, if that helps it stick.

What does rental mean?

noun

Something that is rented.
“It's just a rental, so I don't need to take very good care of it.”
The payment made to rent something.

adjective

Relating to rent.
Relating to renting.

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Words that rhyme with rental

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fundamental detrimental transcendental mental sentimental temperamental incidental monumental instrumental supplemental elemental incremental

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "rental"?▾

"Rental" has 2 syllables: rent · al.

What is the IPA transcription of "rental"?▾

The IPA transcription of "rental" is /ˈɹɛntəl/.

What does "rental" mean?▾

Rental: Something that is rented.

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