How to Pronounce Mental

To pronounce "mental", say MENT-al — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈmɛntəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈmɛntəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “mental”

"mental" has 2 syllables: ment-al. It rhymes with fundamental and detrimental, if that helps it stick.

What does mental mean?

adjective

  1. Of or relating to the mind or an intellectual process.
  2. Insane, mad, crazy.

    “He is the most mental freshman I've seen yet.”

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Words that rhyme with mental

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

fundamentaldetrimentaltranscendentalsentimentaltemperamentalincidentalmonumentalinstrumentalsupplementalelementalincrementalaccidental

Related words

intellectualpsychicalrationalmoralpsychicgenialpsychologicalunhealthy

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "mental"?▾

"Mental" has 2 syllables: ment · al.

What is the IPA transcription of "mental"?▾

The IPA transcription of "mental" is /ˈmɛntəl/.

What does "mental" mean?▾

Mental: Of or relating to the mind or an intellectual process.

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