How to pronounce manhole
Say it like MAN-hohl. Manhole has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAN).
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US American/ˈmænˌhoʊl/MAN-hohl
UK British/ˈmænhəʊl/MAN-hohl
- MAN
- hohl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Manhole 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.
- hohlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of manhole
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: MAN-hohl.
What does manhole mean?
noun
- A hole in the ground used to access the sewers or other underground vaults and installations.
- A hole providing access to the inside of a boiler, tank etc.
Where does manhole come from?
From man + hole.
Questions about saying manhole
How do you pronounce manhole?
Say MAN-hohl. The American pronunciation is /ˈmænˌhoʊl/. In British English it is /ˈmænhəʊl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in manhole?
Manhole has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAN). Broken into parts: MAN · hohl.
Is manhole pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈmænhəʊl/ (MAN-hohl).