How to pronounce manatees
Say it like MAN-uh-teez. Manatees has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAN).
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- MAN
- uh
- teez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Manatees 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.
- teezGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of manatees
American and British speakers say manatees in essentially the same way: /ˈmænəˌtiz/ in the US and /ˈmænəˌtiːz/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAN-uh-teez.
What does manatees mean?
- plural of manatee How to pronounce manatee
Questions about saying manatees
How do you pronounce manatees?
Say MAN-uh-teez. The American pronunciation is /ˈmænəˌtiz/. In British English it is /ˈmænəˌtiːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in manatees?
Manatees has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAN). Broken into parts: MAN · uh · teez.
Do Americans and Brits say manatees the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmænəˌtiz/ and the British form is /ˈmænəˌtiːz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.