How to Pronounce Scenting

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

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Syllables

8

Letters

SCENT-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “scenting”

"scenting" has 2 syllables: scent-ing. It rhymes with unrelenting and dissenting, if that helps it stick.

What does scenting 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.”

noun

  1. The act or process by which something is scented.

Words that rhyme with scenting

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

unrelentingdissentingtormentinglamentingdisorientingimplementingaugmentingventingrepentingpresentingrelentingcomplementing

Related words

smellaromaodorizefragranceodorodourperfumenose

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "scenting"?▾

"Scenting" has 2 syllables: scent · ing.

What does "scenting" mean?▾

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

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