How to pronounce manlike
Say it like MAN-lyke. Manlike has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAN).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce manlike. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- MAN
- lyke
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Manlike 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.
- lykeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of manlike
American and British speakers say manlike in essentially the same way: /ˈmænlaɪk/ in the US and /ˈmænlaɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAN-lyke.
What does manlike mean?
- Of or characteristic of grown men, as opposed to women or children; macho, mannish, virile.
- Of or relating to a human being; anthropoid, anthropomorphous.“The legendary Bigfoot is said to be a manlike creature.”
Where does manlike come from?
From man + -like.
Questions about saying manlike
How do you pronounce manlike?
Say MAN-lyke. The American pronunciation is /ˈmænlaɪk/. In British English it is /ˈmænlaɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in manlike?
Manlike has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAN). Broken into parts: MAN · lyke.
Do Americans and Brits say manlike the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmænlaɪk/ and the British form is /ˈmænlaɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.