How to Pronounce Mendacious

To pronounce "mendacious", say MEND-ac-ious — 3 syllables, IPA /mɛnˈdeɪʃəs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/mɛnˈdeɪʃəs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “mendacious”

"mendacious" has 3 syllables: mend-ac-ious. It rhymes with salacious and audacious, if that helps it stick.

What does mendacious mean?

adjective

  1. (of a person) Lying, untruthful or dishonest.
  2. (of a statement, etc) False or untrue.

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Words that rhyme with mendacious

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

salaciousaudaciousvivaciousostentatioustenaciousgraciousvexatiousrapaciousfallaciousvoraciousefficaciousperspicacious

Related words

untruthfullyingfalsebogusdeceptivemisleadinguntruemendaciloquent

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "mendacious"?▾

"Mendacious" has 3 syllables: mend · ac · ious.

What is the IPA transcription of "mendacious"?▾

The IPA transcription of "mendacious" is /mɛnˈdeɪʃəs/.

What does "mendacious" mean?▾

Mendacious: (of a person) Lying, untruthful or dishonest.

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