How to pronounce manipulate
Say it like muh-NIP-yuh-layt. Manipulate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NIP).
- muh
- NIP
- yuh
- layt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Manipulate 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.
- laytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of manipulate
American and British speakers say manipulate in essentially the same way: /məˈnɪpjəˌleɪt/ in the US and /məˈnɪpjʊˌleɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: muh-NIP-yuu-layt.
What does manipulate mean?
- To move, arrange or operate something using the hands
- To influence, manage, direct, control or tamper with something“manipulate data”
- To handle and move a body part, either as an examination or for a therapeutic purpose
Where does manipulate come from?
Back-formation from manipulation.
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Words that rhyme with manipulate
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Questions about saying manipulate
How do you pronounce manipulate?
Say muh-NIP-yuh-layt. The American pronunciation is /məˈnɪpjəˌleɪt/. In British English it is /məˈnɪpjʊˌleɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in manipulate?
Manipulate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NIP). Broken into parts: muh · NIP · yuh · layt.
Do Americans and Brits say manipulate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /məˈnɪpjəˌleɪt/ and the British form is /məˈnɪpjʊˌleɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.