How to pronounce mandrill
Say it like MAN-dril. Mandrill has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAN).
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US American/ˈmændrɪl/MAN-dril
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- MAN
- dril
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mandrill 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.
- drilKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does mandrill mean?
noun
- A primate, Mandrillus sphinx, with a colorful face and rump.
Where does mandrill come from?
From man + drill (“Mandrillus leucophaeus”).
Questions about saying mandrill
How do you pronounce mandrill?
Say MAN-dril. The American pronunciation is /ˈmændrɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mandrill?
Mandrill has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAN). Broken into parts: MAN · dril.