How to Pronounce Scented

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

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SCENT-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “scented”

"scented" has 2 syllables: scent-ed. It rhymes with disoriented and demented, if that helps it stick.

What does scented mean?

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.”

adjective

  1. Having a pleasant aroma.
  2. (chiefly in combination) Having a smell of any kind.

    “a plant with skunk-scented leaves”

Words that rhyme with scented

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disorienteddementedlamentedunprecedentedaugmentedregimentedtormentedrepresentedimplementedorientedpresentedcontented

Related words

sweet-smellingperfumedfragrantodoriferousodoroussweetsweet-scentedtasty

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "scented"?▾

"Scented" has 2 syllables: scent · ed.

What does "scented" mean?▾

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

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