How to pronounce manky
Say it like MANG-kee. Manky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MANG).
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- MANG
- kee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Manky pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MANGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- keeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of manky
American and British speakers say manky in essentially the same way: /ˈmæŋki/ in the US and /ˈmæŋki/ in the UK.
British respelling: MANG-kee.
What does manky mean?
- Unpleasantly dirty and disgusting.
- Being or having bad weather.
Where does manky come from?
From mank + -y.
Words that rhyme with manky
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of manky.
Questions about saying manky
How do you pronounce manky?
Say MANG-kee. The American pronunciation is /ˈmæŋki/. In British English it is /ˈmæŋki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in manky?
Manky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MANG). Broken into parts: MANG · kee.
Do Americans and Brits say manky the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmæŋki/ and the British form is /ˈmæŋki/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.