How to pronounce mancuerda
Say it like mang-KWAIR-duh. Mancuerda has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWAIR).
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- mang
- KWAIR
- duh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mancuerda pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- mangKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- KWAIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of mancuerda
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: mang-KWAIR-duh.
What does mancuerda mean?
- A torture method in which a cord is lashed around someone's arms and pulled so as to cut through the skin.
Where does mancuerda come from?
Borrowed from Spanish mancuerda.
Questions about saying mancuerda
How do you pronounce mancuerda?
Say mang-KWAIR-duh. The American pronunciation is /mæŋˈkwɛrdə/. In British English it is /mæŋˈkwɛədə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mancuerda?
Mancuerda has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWAIR). Broken into parts: mang · KWAIR · duh.
Is mancuerda 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 /mæŋˈkwɛədə/ (mang-KWAIR-duh).