How to Pronounce "bent on"
expression
ˈbɛnt/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
BENT-awn
bˈɛnt/ /ˈɒn
BENT-on
Definition
Determined to do something, often something others may not approve of or that could be risky or negative.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɛnt/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
bˈɛnt/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BENT-awn
UK
BENT-on
Listen in Context
He is bent on winning the game, no matter what.
She was bent on finishing her project before the deadline.
The group is bent on helping those in need.
Even though everyone warned him, Tom was bent on climbing that mountain alone.