How to pronounce mensual
Say it like MEN-syoo-ul. Mensual has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEN).
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- MEN
- syoo
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mensual 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.
- syooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of mensual
American and British speakers say mensual in essentially the same way: /ˈmɛnsjuəl/ in the US and /ˈmɛnsjuːəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: MEN-syoo-ul.
What does mensual mean?
- Of or pertaining to a month.
Where does mensual come from?
Borrowed from Latin mēnsuālis (“monthly”).
Questions about saying mensual
How do you pronounce mensual?
Say MEN-syoo-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛnsjuəl/. In British English it is /ˈmɛnsjuːəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mensual?
Mensual has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEN). Broken into parts: MEN · syoo · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say mensual the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɛnsjuəl/ and the British form is /ˈmɛnsjuːəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.