How to pronounce manila
Say it like muh-NIL-uh. Manila has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NIL).
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- muh
- NIL
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Manila pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of manila
American and British speakers say manila in essentially the same way: /məˈnɪlə/ in the US and /məˈnɪlə/ in the UK.
British respelling: muh-NIL-uh.
What does manila mean?
- a strong paper or thin cardboard with a smooth light brown finish made from e.g. Manila hemp
- the capital and largest city of the Philippines; located on southern Luzon
Words that rhyme with manila
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of manila.
Questions about saying manila
How do you pronounce manila?
Say muh-NIL-uh. The American pronunciation is /məˈnɪlə/. In British English it is /məˈnɪlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in manila?
Manila has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NIL). Broken into parts: muh · NIL · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say manila the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /məˈnɪlə/ and the British form is /məˈnɪlə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.