How to Pronounce "mean to"
expression
ˈmin/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
MEEN-tuh, MEEN-tih, MEEN-too
mˈiːn/ /tˈuː
MEEN-too
Definition
To plan or intend to do something; to have something as a purpose or desire.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmin/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
British English
mˈiːn/ /tˈuː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MEEN-tuh, MEEN-tih, MEEN-too
UK
MEEN-too
Listen in Context
I mean to finish my homework tonight.
Did you mean to call me yesterday?
They didn't mean to hurt your feelings.
Sorry, I didn't mean to interrupt you.