How to pronounce mentonian
Say it like men-TOH-nee-un. Mentonian has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOH).
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- men
- TOH
- nee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mentonian pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- menKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- TOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of mentonian
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: men-TOH-nee-un.
What does mentonian mean?
- Relating to the menton.
Where does mentonian come from?
From menton + -ian.
Questions about saying mentonian
How do you pronounce mentonian?
Say men-TOH-nee-un. The American pronunciation is /mɛnˈtoʊniən/. In British English it is /mɛnˈtəʊniən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mentonian?
Mentonian has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOH). Broken into parts: men · TOH · nee · un.
Is mentonian 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 /mɛnˈtəʊniən/ (men-TOH-nee-un).