How to Pronounce Sent

To pronounce "sent", say SENT — 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/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “sent”

"sent" 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: scent, cent — easy to mix up when writing.

What does sent mean?

noun

  1. A subdivision of currency, equal to one hundredth of an Estonian kroon.

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Words that rhyme with sent

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

lamentaugmentcontentpresentdiscontentdissenttormentassentrepentcircumventrepresentmalcontent

Related words

transmittedconveyeddispatchedbeenbaathledspedmail

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sent"?▾

"Sent" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "sent"?▾

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

What does "sent" mean?▾

Sent: A subdivision of currency, equal to one hundredth of an Estonian kroon.

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