How to pronounce mento
Say it like MEN-toh. Mento has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEN).
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- MEN
- toh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mento 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.
- tohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of mento
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: MEN-toh.
What does mento mean?
- a folk music genre of Jamaica, featuring acoustic instruments and voices.
- an individual mento song.
Words that rhyme with mento
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mento.
Questions about saying mento
How do you pronounce mento?
Say MEN-toh. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛntoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈmɛntəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mento?
Mento has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEN). Broken into parts: MEN · toh.
Is mento pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈmɛntəʊ/ (MEN-toh).