How to pronounce mentalese
Say it like men-tuh-LEEZ. Mentalese has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LEEZ).
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- men
- tuh
- LEEZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mentalese pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- menGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LEEZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of mentalese
American and British speakers say mentalese in essentially the same way: /ˌmɛntəˈliz/ in the US and /ˌmɛntəˈliːz/ in the UK.
British respelling: men-tuh-LEEZ.
What does mentalese mean?
- A hypothetical non-verbal language in which concepts are represented in the mind.
Where does mentalese come from?
From mental + -ese (suffix forming adjectives and nouns describing, among other things, languages).
Words that rhyme with mentalese
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mentalese.
Questions about saying mentalese
How do you pronounce mentalese?
Say men-tuh-LEEZ. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɛntəˈliz/. In British English it is /ˌmɛntəˈliːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mentalese?
Mentalese has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LEEZ). Broken into parts: men · tuh · LEEZ.
Do Americans and Brits say mentalese the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌmɛntəˈliz/ and the British form is /ˌmɛntəˈliːz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.