How to pronounce manager
Say it like MAN-uh-jer. Manager has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAN).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈmænədʒɚ/MAN-uh-jer
UK British/ˈmænɪdʒə/MAN-ih-juh
- MAN
- uh
- jer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Manager 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.
- jerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of manager
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MAN-ih-juh.
What does manager mean?
noun
- someone who controls resources and expenditures
- (sports) someone in charge of training an athlete or a team
Where does manager come from?
From manage + -er.
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Questions about saying manager
How do you pronounce manager?
Say MAN-uh-jer. The American pronunciation is /ˈmænədʒɚ/. In British English it is /ˈmænɪdʒə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in manager?
Manager has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAN). Broken into parts: MAN · uh · jer.
Is manager pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈmænɪdʒə/ (MAN-ih-juh).