How to pronounce mensch
Say it like MENSH. Mensch is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- MENSH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mensch pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MENSHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of mensch
American and British speakers say mensch in essentially the same way: /mɛnʃ/ in the US and /mɛnʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: MENSH.
What does mensch mean?
- A person of strength, integrity, and honor or compassion; a gentleman.
Questions about saying mensch
How do you pronounce mensch?
Say MENSH. The American pronunciation is /mɛnʃ/. In British English it is /mɛnʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mensch?
Mensch is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: MENSH.
Do Americans and Brits say mensch the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mɛnʃ/ and the British form is /mɛnʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.