How to pronounce manes
Say it like MAYNZ. Manes is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- MAYNZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Manes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MAYNZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of manes
American and British speakers say manes in essentially the same way: /meɪnz/ in the US and /meɪnz/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAYNZ.
What does manes mean?
- The souls or spirits of dead ancestors, conceived as deities or the subjects of reverence, or of other deceased relatives.
- plural of mane How to pronounce mane
Where does manes come from?
From Latin manes (“spirits of the dead”).
Words that rhyme with manes
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of manes.
Questions about saying manes
How do you pronounce manes?
Say MAYNZ. The American pronunciation is /meɪnz/. In British English it is /meɪnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in manes?
Manes is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: MAYNZ.
Do Americans and Brits say manes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /meɪnz/ and the British form is /meɪnz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.