How to pronounce mesne
Say it like MEEN. Mesne is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- MEEN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mesne pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MEENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of mesne
American and British speakers say mesne in essentially the same way: /min/ in the US and /miːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: MEEN.
What does mesne mean?
- Intermediate.
- A mesne lord.
Where does mesne come from?
From Anglo-Norman mesne, a variant of moien.
Words that rhyme with mesne
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mesne.
Words that sound like mesne
Questions about saying mesne
How do you pronounce mesne?
Say MEEN. The American pronunciation is /min/. In British English it is /miːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mesne?
Mesne is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: MEEN.
Do Americans and Brits say mesne the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /min/ and the British form is /miːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as mesne?
Mesne sounds the same as mean in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.