How to Pronounce Mentor

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈmɛn.tɔː/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “mentor”

"mentor" has 2 syllables: ment-or. It rhymes with implore and core, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: menter — easy to mix up when writing.

What does mentor mean?

noun

  1. A wise and trusted counselor or teacher

verb

  1. To act as someone's mentor

Words that rhyme with mentor

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

implorecorefurthermoreabhorwhorefrorethereforescoregoresorelorerapport

Related words

menteetutoringcounsellorcounselormastercounsellinginstructorcoaching

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "mentor"?▾

"Mentor" has 2 syllables: ment · or.

What is the IPA transcription of "mentor"?▾

The IPA transcription of "mentor" is /ˈmɛn.tɔː/.

What does "mentor" mean?▾

Mentor: A wise and trusted counselor or teacher

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