How to pronounce mankiller
Say it like MAN-kil-er. Mankiller has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAN).
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- MAN
- kil
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mankiller pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- kilGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of mankiller
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MAN-kil-uh.
What does mankiller mean?
- One who kills a human being.
Where does mankiller come from?
From Middle English man-killer, equivalent to man + killer.
Questions about saying mankiller
How do you pronounce mankiller?
Say MAN-kil-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈmænˌkɪlɚ/. In British English it is /ˈmænˌkɪlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mankiller?
Mankiller has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAN). Broken into parts: MAN · kil · er.
Is mankiller 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 /ˈmænˌkɪlə/ (MAN-kil-uh).