How to pronounce mesh
Say it like MESH. Mesh is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- MESH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mesh pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MESHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of mesh
American and British speakers say mesh in essentially the same way: /mɛʃ/ in the US and /mɛʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: MESH.
What does mesh mean?
- keep engaged“engaged the gears”
- coordinate in such a way that all parts work together effectively
- work together in harmony
- the number of openings per linear inch of a screen; measures size of particles“a 100 mesh screen”“100 mesh powdered cellulose”
- contact by fitting together“the engagement of the clutch”“the meshing of gears”
- the topology of a network whose components are all connected directly to every other component
Where does mesh come from?
Akin to Old High German māsca (“mesh”), Old Saxon maska (“net”), Old Norse mǫskvi, mǫskun (“mesh”).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with mesh
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mesh.
Questions about saying mesh
How do you pronounce mesh?
Say MESH. The American pronunciation is /mɛʃ/. In British English it is /mɛʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mesh?
Mesh is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: MESH.
Do Americans and Brits say mesh the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mɛʃ/ and the British form is /mɛʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.