How to pronounce manicole
Say it like MAN-uh-kohl. Manicole has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAN).
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- MAN
- uh
- kohl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Manicole 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kohlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of manicole
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: MAN-uh-kohl.
What does manicole mean?
- Any of the genus Euterpe of palm trees native to Central America, South America, and the West Indies; especially of species Euterpe oleracea (acai palm).
- The Guyana manicole palm or manacachilla (Prestoea tenuiramosa), a species of palm tree native to South America; also, the wood of this tree.
Where does manicole come from?
Borrowed from Guyanese Creole English manicole, from Lokono manaka.
Questions about saying manicole
How do you pronounce manicole?
Say MAN-uh-kohl. The American pronunciation is /ˈmænəˌkoʊl/. In British English it is /ˈmænəkəʊl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in manicole?
Manicole has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAN). Broken into parts: MAN · uh · kohl.
Is manicole 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 /ˈmænəkəʊl/ (MAN-uh-kohl).