How to pronounce manifest
Say it like MAN-uh-fest. Manifest has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAN).
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- MAN
- uh
- fest
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Manifest 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- festGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of manifest
American and British speakers say manifest in essentially the same way: /ˈmænəˌfɛst/ in the US and /ˈmænɪfɛst/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAN-ih-fest.
What does manifest mean?
- provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes“His high fever attested to his illness”“The buildings in Rome manifest a high level of architectural sophistication”
- record in a ship's manifest“each passenger must be manifested”
- reveal its presence or make an appearance“the ghost manifests each year on the same day”
- a customs document listing the contents put on a ship or plane
- clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment“the effects of the drought are apparent to anyone who sees the parched fields”“evident hostility”
Where does manifest come from?
From Middle English manifest, manifeste, from Latin manifestus, manufestus (“palpable, manifest”), from Latin manus (“hand”) + an uncertain second element.
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Questions about saying manifest
How do you pronounce manifest?
Say MAN-uh-fest. The American pronunciation is /ˈmænəˌfɛst/. In British English it is /ˈmænɪfɛst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in manifest?
Manifest has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAN). Broken into parts: MAN · uh · fest.
Do Americans and Brits say manifest the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmænəˌfɛst/ and the British form is /ˈmænɪfɛst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.