How to pronounce manchineel
Say it like man-chih-NEEL. Manchineel has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NEEL).
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US American/ˌmæntʃɪˈnil/man-chih-NEEL
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- man
- chih
- NEEL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Manchineel 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.
- chihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- NEELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
What does manchineel mean?
noun
- A tropical American tree (Hippomane mancinella), having apple-like, poisonous fruit, and a sap that causes blisters on contact with the skin.
Where does manchineel come from?
From Spanish manzanillo, from manzana (“apple”), from Latin malum Matianum (“a kind of apple”).
Words that rhyme with manchineel
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Questions about saying manchineel
How do you pronounce manchineel?
Say man-chih-NEEL. The American pronunciation is /ˌmæntʃɪˈnil/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in manchineel?
Manchineel has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NEEL). Broken into parts: man · chih · NEEL.