How to Pronounce Mention

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

mention

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈmɛnʃən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “mention”

"mention" has 2 syllables: ment-ion. It rhymes with apprehension and contention, if that helps it stick.

What does mention mean?

noun

  1. A speaking or notice of anything, usually in a brief or cursory manner. Used especially in the phrase make mention of.
  2. A social media feed, a list of replies or posts mentioning a person.

verb

  1. To make a short reference to something.
  2. To utter a word or expression in order to refer to the expression itself, as opposed to its usual referent.

Words that rhyme with mention

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

apprehensioncontentioncondescensionconventioncomprehensionretentiondissensionpretensiontensiondimensioninventionmisapprehension

Related words

remarkreferobservereferencenamenotequotationcite

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "mention"?▾

"Mention" has 2 syllables: ment · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "mention"?▾

The IPA transcription of "mention" is /ˈmɛnʃən/.

What does "mention" mean?▾

Mention: A speaking or notice of anything, usually in a brief or cursory manner. Used especially in the phrase make mention of.

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