How to pronounce mentum
Say it like MEN-tum. Mentum has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEN).
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- MEN
- tum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mentum 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.
- tumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of mentum
American and British speakers say mentum in essentially the same way: /ˈmɛntəm/ in the US and /ˈmɛntəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: MEN-tum.
What does mentum mean?
- The chin.
- A chin-like projection below the mouth of certain mollusks.
- The central part of the labium in insects.
Where does mentum come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin mentum (“the chin”).
Questions about saying mentum
How do you pronounce mentum?
Say MEN-tum. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛntəm/. In British English it is /ˈmɛntəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mentum?
Mentum has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEN). Broken into parts: MEN · tum.
Do Americans and Brits say mentum the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɛntəm/ and the British form is /ˈmɛntəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.