How to pronounce Mann
Say it like MAN. Mann is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
- MAN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mann 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.
American vs British pronunciation of Mann
American and British speakers say Mann in essentially the same way: /mæn/ in the US and /mæn/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAN.
What does Mann mean?
- A fairy chess piece that can move to any adjacent square. It moves like a king but is not a royal piece.
Where does Mann come from?
Borrowed from German Mann (“man”).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- horace mann
- thomas mann
Words that rhyme with Mann
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Mann.
Words that sound like Mann
Questions about saying Mann
How do you pronounce Mann?
Say MAN. The American pronunciation is /mæn/. In British English it is /mæn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Mann?
Mann is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: MAN.
Do Americans and Brits say Mann the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mæn/ and the British form is /mæn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as Mann?
Mann sounds the same as man in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.