How to Pronounce "menace"
word
/ˈmɛnəs/
ME-nuhs
/mˈɛnɪs/
ME-nis
Definition
A menace is something or someone that is dangerous or threatens to cause harm. It can also refer to an annoying or troublesome person.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈmɛnəs/
British English
/mˈɛnɪs/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ME-nuhs
UK
ME-nis
Listen in Context
The fire was a serious menace to the village.
Noise pollution is a growing menace in big cities.
That dog looks like a real menace.
He's such a little menace—always getting into trouble at school.