* Tent: The "t" sound is a clear, sharp "t" sound, similar to the "t" in "top".
* Tint: The "t" sound is a softer, almost silent "t" sound. It's almost like the sound of a "d" but softer, similar to the "t" in "button".
The difference lies in the vowel sounds as well:
* Tent: The vowel sound is similar to the "e" in "bet".
* Tint: The vowel sound is similar to the "i" in "tin".