How to pronounce manipulative
Say it like muh-NIP-yuh-lay-tiv. Manipulative has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NIP).
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- muh
- NIP
- yuh
- lay
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Manipulative 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.
- tivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of manipulative
- 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-luh-tiv.
What does manipulative mean?
- Using manipulation purposefully.
- Tending to manipulate.
- A manipulable object designed to demonstrate a mathematical concept.
Where does manipulative come from?
From manipulate + -ive.
Questions about saying manipulative
How do you pronounce manipulative?
Say muh-NIP-yuh-lay-tiv. The American pronunciation is /məˈnɪpjəˌleɪtɪv/. In British English it is /məˈnɪpjələtɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in manipulative?
Manipulative has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NIP). Broken into parts: muh · NIP · yuh · lay · tiv.
Is manipulative 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 /məˈnɪpjələtɪv/ (muh-NIP-yuh-luh-tiv).