How to pronounce maneuvered
Say it like muh-NOO-verd. Maneuvered has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOO).
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- muh
- NOO
- verd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Maneuvered 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.
- verdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of maneuvered
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: muh-NYOO-vud.
What does maneuvered mean?
- simple past and past participle of maneuver How to pronounce maneuver
Questions about saying maneuvered
How do you pronounce maneuvered?
Say muh-NOO-verd. The American pronunciation is /məˈnuvɚd/. In British English it is /məˈnjuːvəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in maneuvered?
Maneuvered has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOO). Broken into parts: muh · NOO · verd.
Is maneuvered 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 /məˈnjuːvəd/ (muh-NYOO-vud).