How to pronounce manifer
Say it like MAN-ih-fur. Manifer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAN).
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- MAN
- ih
- fur
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Manifer 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.
- furGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of manifer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MAN-ih-fur.
What does manifer mean?
- A large gauntlet worn over the bridle hand during jousting tournaments.
Where does manifer come from?
Manifer (mainfer, mainfere) ("gauntlet") and manefaire (mainfaire) ("horse's neck armor") are often taken to have originally been one word, attested in Middle English as mayndefer, maynfer, and maynefere in lists of armor used by men and their horses.
Questions about saying manifer
How do you pronounce manifer?
Say MAN-ih-fur. The American pronunciation is /ˈmænɪˌfɝ/. In British English it is /ˈmænɪˌfɜː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in manifer?
Manifer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAN). Broken into parts: MAN · ih · fur.
Is manifer 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 /ˈmænɪˌfɜː/ (MAN-ih-fur).