How to pronounce meant
Say it like MENT. Meant is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- MENT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Meant pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MENTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of meant
American and British speakers say meant in essentially the same way: /mɛnt/ in the US and /mɛnt/ in the UK.
British respelling: MENT.
What does meant mean?
- simple past and past participle of mean How to pronounce mean
Where does meant come from?
From Middle English ment, mente, from Old English mǣnde, mǣndon, etc.
Words that rhyme with meant
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of meant.
Questions about saying meant
How do you pronounce meant?
Say MENT. The American pronunciation is /mɛnt/. In British English it is /mɛnt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in meant?
Meant is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: MENT.
Do Americans and Brits say meant the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mɛnt/ and the British form is /mɛnt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.