How to Pronounce Stent

To pronounce "stent", say STENT — one syllable, IPA /stɛnt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/stɛnt/

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💡 Tip for remembering “stent”

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

What does stent mean?

noun

  1. A slender tube inserted into a blood vessel, a ureter or the oesophagus in order to provide support and to prevent disease-induced closure.

verb

  1. To insert a stent or tube into a blood vessel.

Words that rhyme with stent

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

lamentaugmentcontentpresentdiscontentdissenttormentassentrepentcircumventrepresentmalcontent

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "stent"?▾

"Stent" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "stent"?▾

The IPA transcription of "stent" is /stɛnt/.

What does "stent" mean?▾

Stent: A slender tube inserted into a blood vessel, a ureter or the oesophagus in order to provide support and to prevent disease-induced closure.

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