How to pronounce mane
Say it like MAYN. Mane is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- MAYN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mane pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MAYNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of mane
American and British speakers say mane in essentially the same way: /meɪn/ in the US and /meɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAYN.
What does mane mean?
- Longer hair growth on back of neck of an animal, especially a horse or lion.
- Long or thick hair of a person's head.
- Part of a naval sword between the tang button and the quillon.
- Eye dialect spelling of man.
Where does mane come from?
Cognate with Dutch maan, manen (“mane”), German Mähne (“mane”), Danish man (“horse's mane”), Swedish man (“horse's mane”), Icelandic mön (“mane”).
Words that rhyme with mane
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mane.
Words that sound like mane
Questions about saying mane
How do you pronounce mane?
Say MAYN. The American pronunciation is /meɪn/. In British English it is /meɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mane?
Mane is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: MAYN.
Do Americans and Brits say mane the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /meɪn/ and the British form is /meɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as mane?
Mane sounds the same as main in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.