How to pronounce manipulable
Say it like muh-NIP-yuu-luh-bul. Manipulable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NIP).
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- muh
- NIP
- yuu
- luh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Manipulable 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.
- NIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- yuuKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of manipulable
American and British speakers say manipulable in essentially the same way: /məˈnɪpjʊləbəl/ in the US and /məˈnɪpjʊləbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: muh-NIP-yuu-luh-bul.
What does manipulable mean?
- Suitable for, or able to be subjected to, manipulation.
Where does manipulable come from?
1859, from manipulate + -able.
Questions about saying manipulable
How do you pronounce manipulable?
Say muh-NIP-yuu-luh-bul. The American pronunciation is /məˈnɪpjʊləbəl/. In British English it is /məˈnɪpjʊləbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in manipulable?
Manipulable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NIP). Broken into parts: muh · NIP · yuu · luh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say manipulable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /məˈnɪpjʊləbəl/ and the British form is /məˈnɪpjʊləbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.