English pronunciation · Words Starting with M
Mention Pronunciation
Mention is pronounced MEN-shuhn, IPA /ˈmɛnʃən/.
MEN-shuhn
US /ˈmɛnʃən/ · UK /ˈmɛnʃən/
Syllables: MEN · shuhn (2 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
verb and noun: To refer to something briefly in speech or writing.
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Mention in a Sentence
- Did she mention when the train leaves?
- He got a mention in the local paper.
- I will mention it at the meeting on Thursday.
Common Mispronunciations of Mention
Not MEN-tee-uhn
However many letters tion spends, it comes out as a single shuhn, so the word holds at two beats.
Not men-SHUHN
The front syllable carries the load and the ending is nearly swallowed.
Tip: Mention rhymes with tension, and attention and intention close the same way.
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