How to pronounce manicured
Say it like MAN-ih-kyerd. Manicured has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAN).
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- MAN
- ih
- kyerd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Manicured 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.
- kyerdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of manicured
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MAN-ih-kyud.
What does manicured mean?
- simple past and past participle of manicure How to pronounce manicure
Questions about saying manicured
How do you pronounce manicured?
Say MAN-ih-kyerd. The American pronunciation is /ˈmænɪkjɚd/. In British English it is /ˈmænɪkjəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in manicured?
Manicured has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAN). Broken into parts: MAN · ih · kyerd.
Is manicured 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 /ˈmænɪkjəd/ (MAN-ih-kyud).