To pronounce "meant", say MEANT — one syllable, IPA /ˈmɛnt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈmɛnt/
IPA
"meant" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with lament and augment, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: mente — easy to mix up when writing.
verb
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Meant" has one syllable.
The IPA transcription of "meant" is /ˈmɛnt/.
Meant: To intend.
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