How to pronounce mentioned
Say it like MEN-shund. Mentioned has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEN).
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- MEN
- shund
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mentioned 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.
- shundKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of mentioned
American and British speakers say mentioned in essentially the same way: /ˈmɛnʃənd/ in the US and /ˈmɛnʃənd/ in the UK.
British respelling: MEN-shund.
What does mentioned mean?
- simple past and past participle of mention How to pronounce mention
Questions about saying mentioned
How do you pronounce mentioned?
Say MEN-shund. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛnʃənd/. In British English it is /ˈmɛnʃənd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mentioned?
Mentioned has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEN). Broken into parts: MEN · shund.
Do Americans and Brits say mentioned the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɛnʃənd/ and the British form is /ˈmɛnʃənd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.