How to pronounce manners
Say it like MAN-erz. Manners has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAN).
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US American/ˈmænɚz/MAN-erz
UK British/ˈmænəz/MAN-uz
- MAN
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Manners 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.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of manners
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MAN-uz.
What does manners mean?
noun
- social deportment“he has the manners of a pig”
Questions about saying manners
How do you pronounce manners?
Say MAN-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈmænɚz/. In British English it is /ˈmænəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in manners?
Manners has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAN). Broken into parts: MAN · erz.
Is manners 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 /ˈmænəz/ (MAN-uz).