How to pronounce mannerisms
Say it like MAN-uh-riz-umz. Mannerisms has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAN).
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- MAN
- uh
- riz
- umz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mannerisms 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rizGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- umzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of mannerisms
American and British speakers say mannerisms in essentially the same way: /ˈmænəˌrɪzəmz/ in the US and /ˈmænəˌrɪzəmz/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAN-uh-riz-umz.
What does mannerisms mean?
- plural of mannerism How to pronounce mannerism
Questions about saying mannerisms
How do you pronounce mannerisms?
Say MAN-uh-riz-umz. The American pronunciation is /ˈmænəˌrɪzəmz/. In British English it is /ˈmænəˌrɪzəmz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mannerisms?
Mannerisms has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAN). Broken into parts: MAN · uh · riz · umz.
Do Americans and Brits say mannerisms the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmænəˌrɪzəmz/ and the British form is /ˈmænəˌrɪzəmz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.