How to pronounce lentil
noun A small flat seed used in soups and other dishes.
Written sound guide
LENtuhl
Nora’s AI voice uses natural Indian English. Written guides are approximate and may differ from Nora’s pronunciation. CAPITAL letters mark the strongest syllable.
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Break it down.
Give LEN the strongest beat
Stress LEN, using e as in bed; keep the final vowel weak.
01LENStrongest beat
02tuhlLighter beat
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“This lentil soup is warm and filling.”Your turn
A little out-loud practice.
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Say lentil slowly. Give LEN the strongest beat.
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Read the example sentence at a comfortable pace.
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What should I check?
Stress LEN, using e as in bed; keep the final vowel weak. Focus on one small adjustment, then try again. This is self-guided practice; the page does not record or score your voice.
