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