How to pronounce maneuvers
Say it like muh-NOO-verz. Maneuvers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOO).
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- muh
- NOO
- verz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Maneuvers 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.
- verzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of maneuvers
- 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-vuz.
What does maneuvers mean?
- plural of maneuver How to pronounce maneuver
- third-person singular simple present indicative of maneuver How to pronounce maneuver
Questions about saying maneuvers
How do you pronounce maneuvers?
Say muh-NOO-verz. The American pronunciation is /məˈnuvɚz/. In British English it is /məˈnjuːvəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in maneuvers?
Maneuvers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOO). Broken into parts: muh · NOO · verz.
Is maneuvers 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 /məˈnjuːvəz/ (muh-NYOO-vuz).