How to pronounce manavelins
Say it like muh-NAV-uh-linz. Manavelins has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAV).
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- muh
- NAV
- uh
- linz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Manavelins pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NAVSay 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.
- linzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of manavelins
American and British speakers say manavelins in essentially the same way: /məˈnævəlɪnz/ in the US and /məˈnævəlɪnz/ in the UK.
British respelling: muh-NAV-uh-linz.
What does manavelins mean?
- Odds and ends, leftovers, or scraps of food.
Where does manavelins come from?
Uncertain, but probably from manarvel (“to steal food or supplies from a ship's store”) + -ing + -s.
Questions about saying manavelins
How do you pronounce manavelins?
Say muh-NAV-uh-linz. The American pronunciation is /məˈnævəlɪnz/. In British English it is /məˈnævəlɪnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in manavelins?
Manavelins has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAV). Broken into parts: muh · NAV · uh · linz.
Do Americans and Brits say manavelins the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /məˈnævəlɪnz/ and the British form is /məˈnævəlɪnz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.