How to pronounce manipulatable
Say it like muh-NIP-yuh-lay-tuh-bul. Manipulatable has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NIP).
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- muh
- NIP
- yuh
- lay
- tuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Manipulatable 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.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- layGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tuhKeep 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 manipulatable
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 4.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: muh-nip-yuu-LAY-tuh-bul.
What does manipulatable mean?
- Synonym of manipulable (“suitable for, or able to be subjected to, manipulation”).
Where does manipulatable come from?
From manipulate + -able (suffix meaning ‘able or fit to be done’ forming adjectives).
Questions about saying manipulatable
How do you pronounce manipulatable?
Say muh-NIP-yuh-lay-tuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /məˈnɪpjəˌleɪtəbəl/. In British English it is /məˌnɪpjʊˈleɪtəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in manipulatable?
Manipulatable has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NIP). Broken into parts: muh · NIP · yuh · lay · tuh · bul.
Is manipulatable pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 4. The British form is /məˌnɪpjʊˈleɪtəbəl/ (muh-nip-yuu-LAY-tuh-bul).