How to Pronounce "meant"
word
/ˈmɛnt/
ment
/mˈɛnt/
ment
Definition
'Meant' is the past tense of 'mean.' It is used to explain what someone wanted to say, what something signified, or what someone intended.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈmɛnt/
British English
/mˈɛnt/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ment
UK
ment
Listen in Context
I meant to call you yesterday, but I forgot.
What did you mean by that?
She meant it as a joke.
I never meant to hurt your feelings.