How to Pronounce "make mention of"
expression
ˈmeɪk/ /ˈmɛnʃən/ /ˈəv
MAYK MEN-shun uhv
mˈeɪk/ /mˈɛnʃən/ /ˈɒv
MAYK MEN-shun ov
Definition
To briefly talk about or refer to something or someone, usually without going into detail.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmeɪk/ /ˈmɛnʃən/ /ˈəv
British English
mˈeɪk/ /mˈɛnʃən/ /ˈɒv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MAYK MEN-shun uhv
UK
MAYK MEN-shun ov
Listen in Context
She did not make mention of her plans.
Please do not make mention of this in the meeting.
He made mention of his trip during the dinner.
No one made mention of the problem, even though everyone knew about it.