How to pronounce manipulated
Say it like muh-NIP-yuh-lay-tid. Manipulated has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NIP).
- muh
- NIP
- yuh
- lay
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Manipulated 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.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of manipulated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: muh-NIP-yuh-lay-tid.
What does manipulated mean?
- simple past and past participle of manipulate How to pronounce manipulate
Questions about saying manipulated
How do you pronounce manipulated?
Say muh-NIP-yuh-lay-tid. The American pronunciation is /məˈnɪpjəˌleɪtɪd/. In British English it is /məˈnɪpjəˌleɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in manipulated?
Manipulated has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NIP). Broken into parts: muh · NIP · yuh · lay · tid.
Is manipulated pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /məˈnɪpjəˌleɪtɪd/ (muh-NIP-yuh-lay-tid).