How to Pronounce Mentally
Mentally
'mɛntəli
Syllables:
men·tal·ly
Pronunciation Audio
🇺🇸 US Male
🇺🇸 US Female
🇬🇧 UK Male
🇬🇧 UK Female
Definition
Mentally means related to the mind or thinking.
Examples
- She felt tired mentally after studying all day.
Pronounce the word
Words With Similar Sounds
Common Word Combinations
| Phrase | Type | Stress Pattern | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| mentally prepare | collocation | menTALly prePARE | She needs to mentally prepare for the big exam. |
| mentally exhausted | collocation | menTALly exHAUS ted | After work, he felt mentally exhausted and drained. |
| mentally challenged | collocation | menTALly chalLENGED | The program supports mentally challenged individuals. |
| mentally break down | phrasal verb | menTALly BREAK down | He began to mentally break down under the pressure. |
Fun Fact
The word 'mentally' comes from the Latin 'mentalis,' meaning 'of the mind,' which is rooted in 'mens,' the Latin word for 'mind,' highlighting how language ties mental processes directly to this ancient term.
Word Family
noun
mental
The state of a person's mind or thinking ability.
"Good mental health is important for a happy life."
adjective
mental
Related to the mind or thinking.
"She has a mental challenge that makes learning difficult."
adverb
mentally
In a way that relates to the mind or thinking.
"He was mentally prepared for the exam."
The Deep English AI Chatbot
Learn to Speak English Fluently and Confidently
