How to pronounce maneuvering
Say it like muh-NOO-vuh-ring. Maneuvering has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOO).
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- muh
- NOO
- vuh
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Maneuvering 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.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of maneuvering
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: muh-NYOO-vuh-ring.
What does maneuvering mean?
- present participle and gerund of maneuver How to pronounce maneuver
- An act in which something or someone maneuvers
Questions about saying maneuvering
How do you pronounce maneuvering?
Say muh-NOO-vuh-ring. The American pronunciation is /məˈnuvərɪŋ/. In British English it is /məˈnjuːvərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in maneuvering?
Maneuvering has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOO). Broken into parts: muh · NOO · vuh · ring.
Is maneuvering 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 /məˈnjuːvərɪŋ/ (muh-NYOO-vuh-ring).