How to pronounce manhandle
Say it like MAN-han-dul. Manhandle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAN).
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US American/ˈmænˌhændəl/MAN-han-dul
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- MAN
- han
- dul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Manhandle 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.
- hanGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- dulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does manhandle mean?
verb
- To move something heavy by force of men, without aid of levers, pulleys, machine, or tackles.
- To assault or beat up a person.
- To mishandle; to handle roughly; to mangle.
Where does manhandle come from?
From Middle English manne-handlen, man handelen, equivalent to man (“male person”) + handle.
Words that rhyme with manhandle
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Questions about saying manhandle
How do you pronounce manhandle?
Say MAN-han-dul. The American pronunciation is /ˈmænˌhændəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in manhandle?
Manhandle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAN). Broken into parts: MAN · han · dul.