How to Pronounce Mesh

To pronounce "mesh", say MESH — one syllable, IPA /mɛʃ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/mɛʃ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “mesh”

"mesh" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with fresh and flesh, if that helps it stick.

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

What does mesh mean?

noun

  1. A structure made of connected strands of metal, fiber, or other flexible/ductile material, with evenly spaced openings between them.
  2. The opening or space enclosed by the threads of a net between knot and knot, or the threads enclosing such a space.

verb

  1. To connect together by interlocking, as gears do.
  2. (by extension) To fit in; to come together harmoniously.

    “The music meshed well with the visuals in that film.”

Synonyms

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Words that rhyme with mesh

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

freshfleshthreshafreshrefreshenmeshcrechehorsefleshpleshdesch

Related words

netmeshworknetworklockinterlockenmeshensnarlinterlocking

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "mesh"?▾

"Mesh" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "mesh"?▾

The IPA transcription of "mesh" is /mɛʃ/.

What does "mesh" mean?▾

Mesh: A structure made of connected strands of metal, fiber, or other flexible/ductile material, with evenly spaced openings between them.

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