How to Pronounce Men

To pronounce "men", say MEN — one syllable, IPA /mɛn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/mɛn/

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💡 Tip for remembering “men

"men" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with den and phren, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: menn, menne — easy to mix up when writing.

What does men mean?

noun

  1. An adult male human.

    The show is especially popular with middle-aged men.

  2. (collective) All human males collectively: mankind.

noun

  1. (collective) (The) people, humanity.
  2. (collective) enlisted personnel (as opposed to commissioned officers).

    "Muster up the men in the barracks at 0600," the lieutenant said to his sergeant.

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Words that rhyme with men

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "men"?

"Men" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "men"?

The IPA transcription of "men" is /mɛn/.

What does "men" mean?

Men: An adult male human.

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