How to pronounce mentality
Say it like men-TAL-uh-tee. Mentality has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAL).
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- men
- TAL
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mentality pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- menKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- TALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of mentality
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: men-TAL-uh-tee.
What does mentality mean?
- a habitual or characteristic mental attitude that determines how you will interpret and respond to situations
- mental ability“he's got plenty of brains but no common sense”
Where does mentality come from?
From mental + -ity. Doublet of mentalité.
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Words that rhyme with mentality
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Questions about saying mentality
How do you pronounce mentality?
Say men-TAL-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /mɛnˈtæləti/. In British English it is /mɛnˈtæləti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mentality?
Mentality has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAL). Broken into parts: men · TAL · uh · tee.
Is mentality pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /mɛnˈtæləti/ (men-TAL-uh-tee).