How to pronounce manganese
Say it like MANG-guh-neez. Manganese has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MANG).
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- MANG
- guh
- neez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Manganese pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MANGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- guhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- neezGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of manganese
American and British speakers say manganese in essentially the same way: /ˈmæŋɡəˌniz/ in the US and /ˈmæŋɡəˌniːz/ in the UK.
British respelling: MANG-guh-neez.
What does manganese mean?
- A metallic chemical element (symbol Mn) with an atomic number of 25, not a free element in nature but often found in minerals in combination with iron, and useful in industrial alloy production.
- An atom of this element.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- mn
Questions about saying manganese
How do you pronounce manganese?
Say MANG-guh-neez. The American pronunciation is /ˈmæŋɡəˌniz/. In British English it is /ˈmæŋɡəˌniːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in manganese?
Manganese has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MANG). Broken into parts: MANG · guh · neez.
Do Americans and Brits say manganese the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmæŋɡəˌniz/ and the British form is /ˈmæŋɡəˌniːz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.