How to pronounce mandilion
Say it like man-DIL-ee-un. Mandilion has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DIL).
- man
- DIL
- ee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mandilion pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- manKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- DILSay 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.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of mandilion
- American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3.
British respelling: mahn-DIL-eern.
What does mandilion mean?
- A loose outer garment resembling a cassock or coat, often sleeveless, worn by soldiers over armour or by menservants as a type of overcoat.
- Alternative form of mandylion.
Where does mandilion come from?
From Middle French mandillon (from 1572), from mandille + -on (“forming diminutives of things”); compare Italian mandiglione (1598).
Words that rhyme with mandilion
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mandilion.
Questions about saying mandilion
How do you pronounce mandilion?
Say man-DIL-ee-un. The American pronunciation is /mænˈdɪliən/. In British English it is /mɑnˈdɪlɪən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mandilion?
Mandilion has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DIL). Broken into parts: man · DIL · ee · un.
Is mandilion pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3. The British form is /mɑnˈdɪlɪən/ (mahn-DIL-eern).