How to pronounce manipulators
Say it like muh-NIP-yuh-lay-terz. Manipulators has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NIP).
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- muh
- NIP
- yuh
- lay
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Manipulators 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.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of manipulators
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- 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-tuz.
What does manipulators mean?
- plural of manipulator How to pronounce manipulator
Questions about saying manipulators
How do you pronounce manipulators?
Say muh-NIP-yuh-lay-terz. The American pronunciation is /məˈnɪpjəˌleɪtɚz/. In British English it is /məˈnɪpjəˌleɪtəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in manipulators?
Manipulators has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NIP). Broken into parts: muh · NIP · yuh · lay · terz.
Is manipulators pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /məˈnɪpjəˌleɪtəz/ (muh-NIP-yuh-lay-tuz).