How to pronounce mannerist
Say it like MAN-uh-rust. Mannerist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAN).
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- MAN
- uh
- rust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mannerist 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.
- rustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of mannerist
American and British speakers say mannerist in essentially the same way: /ˈmænərəst/ in the US and /ˈmænərəst/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAN-uh-rust.
What does mannerist mean?
- Someone especially interested in personal manners.
- One who has many idiosyncratic mannerisms.
- A proponent of mannerism in literature or art.
Where does mannerist come from?
From manner + -ist.
Questions about saying mannerist
How do you pronounce mannerist?
Say MAN-uh-rust. The American pronunciation is /ˈmænərəst/. In British English it is /ˈmænərəst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mannerist?
Mannerist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAN). Broken into parts: MAN · uh · rust.
Do Americans and Brits say mannerist the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmænərəst/ and the British form is /ˈmænərəst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.