How to Pronounce Mantel

To pronounce "mantel", say MANT-el — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈmæn.təl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈmæn.təl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “mantel”

"mantel" has 2 syllables: mant-el. It rhymes with dismantle and cantle, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: mantle — easy to mix up when writing.

What does mantel mean?

noun

  1. The shelf above a fireplace which may be also a structural support for the masonry of the chimney.
  2. A maneuver to surmount a ledge, involving pushing down on the ledge to bring up the body. Also called a mantelshelf.

verb

  1. To surmount a ledge by pushing down on the ledge to bring up the body.

Synonyms

mantelshelf

Words that rhyme with mantel

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dismantlecantleplantalcantalantalscantleantlebantlechantal

Related words

mantlemantlepiecechimneypiecemantelpiecestackfunnelfireplacechimney

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "mantel"?▾

"Mantel" has 2 syllables: mant · el.

What is the IPA transcription of "mantel"?▾

The IPA transcription of "mantel" is /ˈmæn.təl/.

What does "mantel" mean?▾

Mantel: The shelf above a fireplace which may be also a structural support for the masonry of the chimney.

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