How to pronounce manacle
Say it like MAN-uh-kul. Manacle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAN).
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- MAN
- uh
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Manacle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of manacle
American and British speakers say manacle in essentially the same way: /ˈmænəkəl/ in the US and /ˈmænəkəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAN-uh-kul.
What does manacle mean?
- A shackle for the wrist, usually consisting of a pair of joined rings; a handcuff; (by extension) a similar device put around an ankle to restrict free movement.
- A fetter, a restriction.
- To confine with manacles.
Where does manacle come from?
The verb is probably derived from the noun, although according to the Oxford English Dictionary it is attested slightly earlier.
Words that rhyme with manacle
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of manacle.
Questions about saying manacle
How do you pronounce manacle?
Say MAN-uh-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˈmænəkəl/. In British English it is /ˈmænəkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in manacle?
Manacle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAN). Broken into parts: MAN · uh · kul.
Do Americans and Brits say manacle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmænəkəl/ and the British form is /ˈmænəkəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.