How to pronounce manliness
Say it like MAN-lih-nus. Manliness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAN).
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- MAN
- lih
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Manliness 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.
- lihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of manliness
American and British speakers say manliness in essentially the same way: /ˈmænlɪnəs/ in the US and /ˈmænlɪnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAN-lih-nus.
What does manliness mean?
- The quality of being manly; the set of qualities, traits and abilities considered appropriate to men (as opposed to women or children); similarity to a man.
- Humanity, the quality of being human.
Where does manliness come from?
From Middle English manlynes, manlynesse.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying manliness
How do you pronounce manliness?
Say MAN-lih-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈmænlɪnəs/. In British English it is /ˈmænlɪnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in manliness?
Manliness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAN). Broken into parts: MAN · lih · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say manliness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmænlɪnəs/ and the British form is /ˈmænlɪnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.