How to pronounce mentored
Say it like MEN-terd. Mentored has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEN).
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- MEN
- terd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mentored 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.
- terdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of mentored
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MEN-tud.
What does mentored mean?
- simple past and past participle of mentor How to pronounce mentor
- Under the control of a mentor
Words that rhyme with mentored
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mentored.
Questions about saying mentored
How do you pronounce mentored?
Say MEN-terd. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛntɚd/. In British English it is /ˈmɛntəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mentored?
Mentored has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEN). Broken into parts: MEN · terd.
Is mentored 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 /ˈmɛntəd/ (MEN-tud).