How to pronounce amanuensis
Say it like uh-man-yoo-EN-sis. Amanuensis has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (EN).
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- uh
- man
- yoo
- EN
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Amanuensis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- manGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- yooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- ENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of amanuensis
American and British speakers say amanuensis in essentially the same way: /əˌmænjuˈɛnsɪs/ in the US and /əˌmænjuːˈɛnsɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-man-yoo-EN-sis.
What does amanuensis mean?
- One employed to take dictation, or copy manuscripts.
- A clerk, secretary or stenographer, or scribe.
Where does amanuensis come from?
From Latin āmanuēnsis (“secretary”), from ab- (“from, off (of)”) + manus (“hand”) + -ensis (“of or from (a place)”), early 17th c.
Questions about saying amanuensis
How do you pronounce amanuensis?
Say uh-man-yoo-EN-sis. The American pronunciation is /əˌmænjuˈɛnsɪs/. In British English it is /əˌmænjuːˈɛnsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in amanuensis?
Amanuensis has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (EN). Broken into parts: uh · man · yoo · EN · sis.
Do Americans and Brits say amanuensis the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˌmænjuˈɛnsɪs/ and the British form is /əˌmænjuːˈɛnsɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.