How to pronounce manicurist
Say it like MAN-ih-kyur-rist. Manicurist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAN).
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- MAN
- ih
- kyur
- rist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Manicurist 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.
- kyurGive this part a little weight.
- ristKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of manicurist
American and British speakers say manicurist in essentially the same way: /ˈmænɪˌkjɜrɪst/ in the US and /ˈmænɪˌkjɜrɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAN-ih-kyur-rist.
What does manicurist mean?
- A person who performs manicures.
Where does manicurist come from?
From manicure + -ist.
Questions about saying manicurist
How do you pronounce manicurist?
Say MAN-ih-kyur-rist. The American pronunciation is /ˈmænɪˌkjɜrɪst/. In British English it is /ˈmænɪˌkjɜrɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in manicurist?
Manicurist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAN). Broken into parts: MAN · ih · kyur · rist.
Do Americans and Brits say manicurist the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmænɪˌkjɜrɪst/ and the British form is /ˈmænɪˌkjɜrɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.