How to pronounce manicure
Say it like MAN-ih-kyoor. Manicure has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAN).
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- MAN
- ih
- kyoor
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Manicure 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.
- kyoorKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of manicure
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MAN-ih-kyoor.
What does manicure mean?
- A cosmetic treatment for the fingernails.
- A manicurist.
- To apply such a treatment to the hands.
- To polish or trim something very finely or evenly.
Where does manicure come from?
From French manucure, coming from Latin manus, hand, and cura, care.
Questions about saying manicure
How do you pronounce manicure?
Say MAN-ih-kyoor. The American pronunciation is /ˈmænɪkjʊr/. In British English it is /ˈmænɪkjʊə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in manicure?
Manicure has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAN). Broken into parts: MAN · ih · kyoor.
Is manicure 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 /ˈmænɪkjʊə/ (MAN-ih-kyoor).