How to pronounce manifesto
Say it like man-uh-FES-toh. Manifesto has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FES).
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- man
- uh
- FES
- toh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Manifesto pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- manGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- FESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of manifesto
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: man-ih-FES-toh.
What does manifesto mean?
- a public declaration of intentions (as issued by a political party or government)
Where does manifesto come from?
Since the mid 17th century, from Italian manifesto, from manifestare + -o, from Latin manifestō (“to make public”), from Latin manus + an uncertain second element.
Words that rhyme with manifesto
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Questions about saying manifesto
How do you pronounce manifesto?
Say man-uh-FES-toh. The American pronunciation is /ˌmænəˈfɛˌstoʊ/. In British English it is /ˌmænɪˈfɛstəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in manifesto?
Manifesto has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FES). Broken into parts: man · uh · FES · toh.
Is manifesto pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌmænɪˈfɛstəʊ/ (man-ih-FES-toh).