How to pronounce mense
Say it like MENS. Mense is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- MENS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mense pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MENSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of mense
American and British speakers say mense in essentially the same way: /mɛns/ in the US and /mɛns/ in the UK.
British respelling: MENS.
What does mense mean?
- Property, owndom; possessions.
- To adorn, bring honor to; grace.
Where does mense come from?
From earlier mensk, from Middle English menske (“courtesy, honor”), from Old English mennisċu (“the human condition, humanity”) and/or Old Norse menska (“humanity”).
Words that rhyme with mense
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mense.
Questions about saying mense
How do you pronounce mense?
Say MENS. The American pronunciation is /mɛns/. In British English it is /mɛns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mense?
Mense is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: MENS.
Do Americans and Brits say mense the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mɛns/ and the British form is /mɛns/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.