How to pronounce maneuverable
Say it like muh-NOO-vuh-ruh-bul. Maneuverable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOO).
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- muh
- NOO
- vuh
- ruh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Maneuverable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of maneuverable
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: muh-NYOO-vuh-ruh-bul.
What does maneuverable mean?
- Able to be maneuvered
Where does maneuverable come from?
From maneuver + -able.
Questions about saying maneuverable
How do you pronounce maneuverable?
Say muh-NOO-vuh-ruh-bul. The American pronunciation is /məˈnuvərəbəl/. In British English it is /məˈnjuːvərəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in maneuverable?
Maneuverable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOO). Broken into parts: muh · NOO · vuh · ruh · bul.
Is maneuverable pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /məˈnjuːvərəbəl/ (muh-NYOO-vuh-ruh-bul).