How to Pronounce "bent"
word
/ˈbɛnt/
bent
/bˈɛnt/
bent
Definition
Bent describes something that is curved, not straight, or has been damaged so that its shape changed. It can also describe a person leaning forward or a strong determination in phrases like 'bent on'.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈbɛnt/
British English
/bˈɛnt/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
bent
UK
bent
Listen in Context
This spoon is bent.
He walked with a bent back.
The key got bent in the lock.
I think my glasses are bent — they keep sliding down my nose.