How to pronounce manefaire
Say it like MAYN-fair. Manefaire has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAYN).
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- MAYN
- fair
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Manefaire 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.
- fairKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of manefaire
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MAYN-fair.
What does manefaire mean?
- Protective armor for a horse's neck; a crinet or criniere.
Where does manefaire come from?
From Middle English mayndefer, maynfer, and maynefere, attested in lists of armor used by men and their horses.
Questions about saying manefaire
How do you pronounce manefaire?
Say MAYN-fair. The American pronunciation is /ˈmeɪnfɛr/. In British English it is /ˈmeɪnfɛə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in manefaire?
Manefaire has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAYN). Broken into parts: MAYN · fair.
Is manefaire 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 /ˈmeɪnfɛə/ (MAYN-fair).