How to pronounce manipulation
Say it like muh-nip-yuh-LAY-shun. Manipulation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LAY).
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- muh
- nip
- yuh
- LAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Manipulation 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.
- nipGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of manipulation
American and British speakers say manipulation in essentially the same way: /məˌnɪpjəˈleɪʃən/ in the US and /məˌnɪpjʊˈleɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: muh-nip-yuu-LAY-shun.
What does manipulation mean?
- exerting shrewd or devious influence especially for one's own advantage“his manipulation of his friends was scandalous”
- the action of touching with the hands (or the skillful use of the hands) or by the use of mechanical means
Where does manipulation come from?
From French manipulation, from Old French manipule, from Latin manipulus.
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Words that rhyme with manipulation
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Questions about saying manipulation
How do you pronounce manipulation?
Say muh-nip-yuh-LAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /məˌnɪpjəˈleɪʃən/. In British English it is /məˌnɪpjʊˈleɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in manipulation?
Manipulation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LAY). Broken into parts: muh · nip · yuh · LAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say manipulation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /məˌnɪpjəˈleɪʃən/ and the British form is /məˌnɪpjʊˈleɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.