How do you pronounce "mention"?

In American English: /ˈmɛnʃən/ (MEHNSH-uhn). In British English: /mˈɛnʃən/ (M-ehnsh). In Canadian English: /ˈmɛnʃən/ (MEHNSH-uhn). In Australian English: /mˈɛnʃən/ (M-ehnsh).

Is "mention" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈmɛnʃən/ (MEHNSH-uhn), while in British English it's /mˈɛnʃən/ (M-ehnsh).

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mention

/ˈmɛnʃən/

MEHNSH-uhn

Syllable Breakdown

mɛnʃmen·əntion

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