How to pronounce meh
Say it like MEH. Meh is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce meh. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- MEH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Meh pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MEHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of meh
American and British speakers say meh in essentially the same way: /mɛ/ in the US and /mɛ/ in the UK.
British respelling: MEH.
What does meh mean?
- Mediocre; lackluster; unexceptional; uninspiring.
- Apathetic; unenthusiastic.
- Expressing indifference or lack of enthusiasm.““What do you want for dinner?”, “Meh. I’m not really hungry.””
- A judgment marked by indifference; lack of impression.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with meh
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of meh.
Questions about saying meh
How do you pronounce meh?
Say MEH. The American pronunciation is /mɛ/. In British English it is /mɛ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in meh?
Meh is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: MEH.
Do Americans and Brits say meh the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mɛ/ and the British form is /mɛ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.