How to pronounce managerial
Say it like man-ih-JIR-ee-ul. Managerial has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (JIR).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˌmænɪˈdʒɪriəl/man-ih-JIR-ee-ul
UK British/ˌmænɪˈdʒɪərɪəl/man-ih-JEER-reerl
- man
- ih
- JIR
- ee
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Managerial pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- manGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- JIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of managerial
- American English uses 5 syllables and British English 4.
British respelling: man-ih-JEER-reerl.
What does managerial mean?
adjective
- Of or relating to a manager or management; involving management-like duties.
Where does managerial come from?
From manager + -ial.
Words that rhyme with managerial
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of managerial.
Questions about saying managerial
How do you pronounce managerial?
Say man-ih-JIR-ee-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˌmænɪˈdʒɪriəl/. In British English it is /ˌmænɪˈdʒɪərɪəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in managerial?
Managerial has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (JIR). Broken into parts: man · ih · JIR · ee · ul.
Is managerial pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 5 syllables and British English 4. The British form is /ˌmænɪˈdʒɪərɪəl/ (man-ih-JEER-reerl).