How to pronounce manacles
Say it like MAN-uh-kulz. Manacles has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAN).
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- MAN
- uh
- kulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Manacles 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.
- kulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of manacles
American and British speakers say manacles in essentially the same way: /ˈmænəkəlz/ in the US and /ˈmænəkəlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAN-uh-kulz.
What does manacles mean?
Where does manacles come from?
From Middle English manicle, from Old French manicle, from Latin manicula, diminutive form of manus (“hand”).
Questions about saying manacles
How do you pronounce manacles?
Say MAN-uh-kulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈmænəkəlz/. In British English it is /ˈmænəkəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in manacles?
Manacles has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAN). Broken into parts: MAN · uh · kulz.
Do Americans and Brits say manacles the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmænəkəlz/ and the British form is /ˈmænəkəlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.