How to pronounce manhater
Say it like MAN-hay-ter. Manhater has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAN).
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- MAN
- hay
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Manhater 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.
- hayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of manhater
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: MAN-hay-tuh.
What does manhater mean?
- One who hates mankind; a misanthrope.
- One who hates men or the male sex; a misandrist.
Where does manhater come from?
From man + hater. Compare Old English mannhata (“man-hater”).
Questions about saying manhater
How do you pronounce manhater?
Say MAN-hay-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈmænˌheɪtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈmænˌheɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in manhater?
Manhater has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAN). Broken into parts: MAN · hay · ter.
Is manhater 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 /ˈmænˌheɪtə/ (MAN-hay-tuh).