How to pronounce manioc
Say it like MAN-ee-ok. Manioc has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAN).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce manioc. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- MAN
- ee
- ok
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Manioc 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- okGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of manioc
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: MAN-ee-ok.
What does manioc mean?
- The tropical plant Manihot esculenta, from which tapioca is prepared; cassava, yuca.
- Cassava root, eaten as a food.
- A food starch prepared from the root.
Where does manioc come from?
From French manioc, through Portuguese mandioca, ultimately from Old Tupi mani'oka.
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Questions about saying manioc
How do you pronounce manioc?
Say MAN-ee-ok. The American pronunciation is /ˈmæniˌɑk/. In British English it is /ˈmæniɒk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in manioc?
Manioc has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAN). Broken into parts: MAN · ee · ok.
Is manioc pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈmæniɒk/ (MAN-ee-ok).