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How to pronounce mannen

Say it like MAN-un. Mannen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAN).

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US American/ˈmænən/MAN-un
UK British/ˈmænən/MAN-un
  • MAN
  • un
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Mannen pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. MANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
  2. unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.

American vs British pronunciation of mannen

American and British speakers say mannen in essentially the same way: /ˈmænən/ in the US and /ˈmænən/ in the UK.

British respelling: MAN-un.

What does mannen mean?

noun
  1. plural of mann How to pronounce mann

Where does mannen come from?

Borrowed from German Mannen (“men”).

Words that rhyme with mannen

Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mannen.

Questions about saying mannen

How do you pronounce mannen?

Say MAN-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈmænən/. In British English it is /ˈmænən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in mannen?

Mannen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAN). Broken into parts: MAN · un.

Do Americans and Brits say mannen the same way?

Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmænən/ and the British form is /ˈmænən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.

Pronunciation from CMUdict; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).