How to Pronounce Scent

To pronounce "scent", say SCENT — one syllable, IPA /sɛnt/. 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

/sɛnt/

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💡 Tip for remembering “scent”

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

Sounds exactly like: cent, sent — easy to mix up when writing.

What does scent mean?

noun

  1. A distinctive odour or smell.

    “the scent of a skunk”

  2. An odour left by an animal that may be used for tracing.

    “The dogs lost the scent.”

verb

  1. To detect the scent of; to discern by the sense of smell.

    “The hounds scented the fox in the woods.”

  2. To have a suspicion of.

    “I scented trouble when I saw them running down the hill towards me.”

Words that rhyme with scent

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

lamentaugmentcontentpresentdiscontentdissenttormentassentrepentcircumventrepresentmalcontent

Related words

smellaromaodorizefragranceodorodourperfumenose

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "scent"?▾

"Scent" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "scent"?▾

The IPA transcription of "scent" is /sɛnt/.

What does "scent" mean?▾

Scent: A distinctive odour or smell.

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