How to pronounce mentor
Say it like MEN-tor. Mentor has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEN).
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- MEN
- tor
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mentor 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.
- torGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of mentor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MEN-taw.
What does mentor mean?
- a wise and trusted guide and advisor
- serve as a teacher or trusted counselor“The famous professor mentored him during his years in graduate school”“She is a fine lecturer but she doesn't like mentoring”
Words that rhyme with mentor
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mentor.
Questions about saying mentor
How do you pronounce mentor?
Say MEN-tor. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛnˌtɔr/. In British English it is /ˈmɛnˌtɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mentor?
Mentor has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEN). Broken into parts: MEN · tor.
Is mentor pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈmɛnˌtɔː/ (MEN-taw).