How to pronounce manner
Say it like MAN-er. Manner has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAN).
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- MAN
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Manner 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of manner
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MAN-uh.
What does manner mean?
- how something is done or how it happens“her dignified manner”“his rapid manner of talking”
- a way of acting or behaving
- a kind“what manner of man are you?”
Where does manner come from?
From Middle English manere, maner, from Anglo-Norman manere, from Old French maniere, from Vulgar Latin *manāria, from feminine of Latin manuarius (“belonging to the hand”), from manus (“hand”).
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Words that rhyme with manner
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Words that sound like manner
Questions about saying manner
How do you pronounce manner?
Say MAN-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈmænɚ/. In British English it is /ˈmænə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in manner?
Manner has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAN). Broken into parts: MAN · er.
Is manner pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈmænə/ (MAN-uh).
What words sound the same as manner?
Manner sounds the same as manor in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.