How to pronounce manifestly
Say it like MAN-uh-fest-lee. Manifestly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAN).
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- MAN
- uh
- fest
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Manifestly 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.
- festKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of manifestly
American and British speakers say manifestly in essentially the same way: /ˈmænəfɛstli/ in the US and /ˈmænəfɛstli/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAN-uh-fest-lee.
What does manifestly mean?
- In a manifest manner; obviously.
Where does manifestly come from?
From manifest + -ly.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying manifestly
How do you pronounce manifestly?
Say MAN-uh-fest-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈmænəfɛstli/. In British English it is /ˈmænəfɛstli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in manifestly?
Manifestly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAN). Broken into parts: MAN · uh · fest · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say manifestly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmænəfɛstli/ and the British form is /ˈmænəfɛstli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.