How to pronounce maniple
Say it like MAN-uh-pul. Maniple has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAN).
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- MAN
- uh
- pul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Maniple 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.
- pulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of maniple
American and British speakers say maniple in essentially the same way: /ˈmænəpəl/ in the US and /ˈmænɪpəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAN-ih-pul.
What does maniple mean?
- A division of the Roman army numbering 120 (or sometimes 60) soldiers exclusive of officers; (generally, obsolete) any small body of soldiers.
Questions about saying maniple
How do you pronounce maniple?
Say MAN-uh-pul. The American pronunciation is /ˈmænəpəl/. In British English it is /ˈmænɪpəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in maniple?
Maniple has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAN). Broken into parts: MAN · uh · pul.
Do Americans and Brits say maniple the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmænəpəl/ and the British form is /ˈmænɪpəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.