How to pronounce menaced
Say it like MEN-ust. Menaced has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEN).
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- MEN
- ust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Menaced pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of menaced
American and British speakers say menaced in essentially the same way: /ˈmɛnəst/ in the US and /ˈmɛnəst/ in the UK.
British respelling: MEN-ust.
What does menaced mean?
- simple past and past participle of menace How to pronounce menace
- subject to menaces; threatened
Questions about saying menaced
How do you pronounce menaced?
Say MEN-ust. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛnəst/. In British English it is /ˈmɛnəst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in menaced?
Menaced has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEN). Broken into parts: MEN · ust.
Do Americans and Brits say menaced the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɛnəst/ and the British form is /ˈmɛnəst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.