How to Pronounce "mendacious"
word
mɛnˈdeɪʃəs
men-DAY-shus
mɛndˈeɪʃəs
men-DAY-shus
Definition
Describes someone or something that is not truthful; lying or deliberately untrue.
IPA Transcription
American English
mɛnˈdeɪʃəs
British English
mɛndˈeɪʃəs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
men-DAY-shus
UK
men-DAY-shus
Listen in Context
The witness gave a mendacious statement in court.
He was known for his mendacious stories.
This article contains several mendacious claims.
Politicians sometimes make mendacious promises to win votes.