How to pronounce amentia
Say it like ay-MEN-shuh. Amentia has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEN).
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- ay
- MEN
- shuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Amentia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- MENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of amentia
American and British speakers say amentia in essentially the same way: /eɪˈmɛnʃə/ in the US and /eɪˈmɛnʃə/ in the UK.
British respelling: ay-MEN-shuh.
What does amentia mean?
- Mental impairment; state of being mentally handicapped.
Where does amentia come from?
From Latin āmentia (“madness; senselessness”), from āmēns (“mad, insane; foolish”), from ab (“from, away from”) + mēns (“mind”).
Questions about saying amentia
How do you pronounce amentia?
Say ay-MEN-shuh. The American pronunciation is /eɪˈmɛnʃə/. In British English it is /eɪˈmɛnʃə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in amentia?
Amentia has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEN). Broken into parts: ay · MEN · shuh.
Do Americans and Brits say amentia the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /eɪˈmɛnʃə/ and the British form is /eɪˈmɛnʃə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.