How to pronounce mentally
Say it like MEN-tuh-lee. Mentally has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEN).
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- MEN
- tuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mentally 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of mentally
American and British speakers say mentally in essentially the same way: /ˈmɛntəli/ in the US and /ˈmɛntəli/ in the UK.
British respelling: MEN-tuh-lee.
What does mentally mean?
- in your mind“he suffered mentally”
Where does mentally come from?
From mental + -ly.
Words that rhyme with mentally
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mentally.
Questions about saying mentally
How do you pronounce mentally?
Say MEN-tuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛntəli/. In British English it is /ˈmɛntəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mentally?
Mentally has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEN). Broken into parts: MEN · tuh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say mentally the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɛntəli/ and the British form is /ˈmɛntəli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.