How to pronounce manicule
Say it like MAN-ih-kyool. Manicule has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAN).
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- MAN
- ih
- kyool
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Manicule 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kyoolKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of manicule
American and British speakers say manicule in essentially the same way: /ˈmænɪkjul/ in the US and /ˈmænɪkjuːl/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAN-ih-kyool.
What does manicule mean?
- A symbol resembling a hand with the index finger extended, used to draw attention to or indicate something.
Where does manicule come from?
Borrowed from Latin manicula (“little hand”).
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying manicule
How do you pronounce manicule?
Say MAN-ih-kyool. The American pronunciation is /ˈmænɪkjul/. In British English it is /ˈmænɪkjuːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in manicule?
Manicule has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAN). Broken into parts: MAN · ih · kyool.
Do Americans and Brits say manicule the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmænɪkjul/ and the British form is /ˈmænɪkjuːl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.