How to pronounce mentioning
Say it like MEN-shuh-ning. Mentioning has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEN).
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- MEN
- shuh
- ning
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mentioning 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.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ningKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of mentioning
American and British speakers say mentioning in essentially the same way: /ˈmɛnʃənɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈmɛnʃənɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: MEN-shuh-ning.
What does mentioning mean?
- The act of briefly referring to someone or something in speech or writing, usually without giving much detail.
- present participle and gerund of mention How to pronounce mention
Questions about saying mentioning
How do you pronounce mentioning?
Say MEN-shuh-ning. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛnʃənɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈmɛnʃənɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mentioning?
Mentioning has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEN). Broken into parts: MEN · shuh · ning.
Do Americans and Brits say mentioning the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɛnʃənɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈmɛnʃənɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.