How to Pronounce "pent"
word
ˈpɛnt
PENT
pˈɛnt
PENT
Definition
Kept shut in, blocked, or held back, usually referring to emotions, energy, or something physically contained.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɛnt
British English
pˈɛnt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PENT
UK
PENT
Listen in Context
His anger was pent inside him.
They had pent emotions after the fight.
The dog was pent in a small cage.
All that pent energy finally exploded during the game.