How to pronounce manfully
Say it like MAN-fuh-lee. Manfully has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAN).
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- MAN
- fuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Manfully pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of manfully
American and British speakers say manfully in essentially the same way: /ˈmænfəli/ in the US and /ˈmænfəli/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAN-fuh-lee.
What does manfully mean?
- In a manful manner; with the characteristics considered typical of a man, such as strength, courage, and determination.
Where does manfully come from?
From Middle English manfully; equivalent to manful + -ly.
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Questions about saying manfully
How do you pronounce manfully?
Say MAN-fuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈmænfəli/. In British English it is /ˈmænfəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in manfully?
Manfully has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAN). Broken into parts: MAN · fuh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say manfully the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmænfəli/ and the British form is /ˈmænfəli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.