How to pronounce mendicant
Say it like MEN-dih-kunt. Mendicant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEN).
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- MEN
- dih
- kunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mendicant 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.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kuntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of mendicant
American and British speakers say mendicant in essentially the same way: /ˈmɛndɪkənt/ in the US and /ˈmɛndɪkənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: MEN-dih-kunt.
What does mendicant mean?
- Depending on alms for a living.
- Of or pertaining to a beggar.
- Of or pertaining to a member of a religious order forbidden to own property, and who must beg for a living.
- A pauper who lives by begging.
- A religious friar, forbidden to own personal property, who begs for a living.
Where does mendicant come from?
From Middle English mendicant, from Latin mendīcāns, present participle of mendīcō (“beg”).
Questions about saying mendicant
How do you pronounce mendicant?
Say MEN-dih-kunt. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛndɪkənt/. In British English it is /ˈmɛndɪkənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mendicant?
Mendicant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEN). Broken into parts: MEN · dih · kunt.
Do Americans and Brits say mendicant the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɛndɪkənt/ and the British form is /ˈmɛndɪkənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.