How to pronounce management
Say it like MAN-uj-munt. Management has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAN).
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- MAN
- uj
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Management 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.
- ujKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of management
American and British speakers say management in essentially the same way: /ˈmænədʒmənt/ in the US and /ˈmænɪdʒmənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAN-ij-munt.
What does management mean?
- the act of managing something“he was given overall management of the program”“is the direction of the economy a function of government?”
- those in charge of running a business
Where does management come from?
From manage + -ment.
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Questions about saying management
How do you pronounce management?
Say MAN-uj-munt. The American pronunciation is /ˈmænədʒmənt/. In British English it is /ˈmænɪdʒmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in management?
Management has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAN). Broken into parts: MAN · uj · munt.
Do Americans and Brits say management the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmænədʒmənt/ and the British form is /ˈmænɪdʒmənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.