How to pronounce manhattan
Say it like man-HAT-un. Manhattan has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HAT).
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- man
- HAT
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Manhattan pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- manKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- HATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of manhattan
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: man-HAT-un.
What does manhattan mean?
- a cocktail made with whiskey and sweet vermouth with a dash of bitters
- one of the five boroughs of New York City
Words that rhyme with manhattan
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of manhattan.
Questions about saying manhattan
How do you pronounce manhattan?
Say man-HAT-un. The American pronunciation is /mænˈhætən/. In British English it is /mænˈhætən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in manhattan?
Manhattan has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HAT). Broken into parts: man · HAT · un.
Is manhattan pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /mænˈhætən/ (man-HAT-un).