How to Pronounce "hellbent"
word
ˈhɛlˌbɛnt
HELL-bent
hˈɛlbənt
HELL-buhnt
Definition
If you are hellbent on doing something, you are completely determined to do it, even if it is dangerous or others warn against it.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhɛlˌbɛnt
British English
hˈɛlbənt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HELL-bent
UK
HELL-buhnt
Listen in Context
He is hellbent on becoming a famous singer.
She was hellbent on finishing the project before the weekend.
The child was hellbent on getting that toy.
No matter what I said, he was hellbent on leaving early.