How to pronounce manipulating
Say it like muh-NIP-yuh-lay-ting. Manipulating has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NIP).
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- muh
- NIP
- yuh
- lay
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Manipulating 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of manipulating
- 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-ting.
What does manipulating mean?
- present participle and gerund of manipulate How to pronounce manipulate
Questions about saying manipulating
How do you pronounce manipulating?
Say muh-NIP-yuh-lay-ting. The American pronunciation is /məˈnɪpjəˌleɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /məˈnɪpjəˌleɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in manipulating?
Manipulating has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NIP). Broken into parts: muh · NIP · yuh · lay · ting.
Is manipulating 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 /məˈnɪpjəˌleɪtɪŋ/ (muh-NIP-yuh-lay-ting).