How to pronounce manmade
Say it like MAN-mayd. Manmade has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAN).
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- MAN
- mayd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Manmade 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.
- maydGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of manmade
American and British speakers say manmade in essentially the same way: /ˈmænˌmeɪd/ in the US and /ˈmænˌmeɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAN-mayd.
What does manmade mean?
- Alternative form of man-made.
Questions about saying manmade
How do you pronounce manmade?
Say MAN-mayd. The American pronunciation is /ˈmænˌmeɪd/. In British English it is /ˈmænˌmeɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in manmade?
Manmade has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAN). Broken into parts: MAN · mayd.
Do Americans and Brits say manmade the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmænˌmeɪd/ and the British form is /ˈmænˌmeɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.