English Expression · Intermediate
pent roof
A sloping roof with a singular surface
Pronunciation: say pent roof
Meaning
A roof with a single sloping surface.
Example
The small shed was built with a simple pent roof to shed rainwater.
The small shed was built with a simple pent roof to shed rainwater.
Practice tips
- Practice pent roof out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.