How to Pronounce Mentioning

To pronounce "mentioning", say MENT-ion-ing — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈmɛnʃənɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈmɛnʃənɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “mentioning”

"mentioning" has 3 syllables: ment-ion-ing.

What does mentioning mean?

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.

Related words

remarkreferobservereferencenamenotequotationcite

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "mentioning"?▾

"Mentioning" has 3 syllables: ment · ion · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "mentioning"?▾

The IPA transcription of "mentioning" is /ˈmɛnʃənɪŋ/.

What does "mentioning" mean?▾

Mentioning: To make a short reference to something.

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