How to pronounce menton
Say it like MEN-tun. Menton has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEN).
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- MEN
- tun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Menton 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.
- tunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of menton
American and British speakers say menton in essentially the same way: /ˈmɛntən/ in the US and /ˈmɛntən/ in the UK.
British respelling: MEN-tun.
What does menton mean?
- The lowest point of the chin / mandibular symphysis.
Where does menton come from?
From French menton (“chin”).
Words that rhyme with menton
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of menton.
Questions about saying menton
How do you pronounce menton?
Say MEN-tun. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛntən/. In British English it is /ˈmɛntən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in menton?
Menton has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEN). Broken into parts: MEN · tun.
Do Americans and Brits say menton the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɛntən/ and the British form is /ˈmɛntən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.