How to pronounce mannish
Say it like MAN-ish. Mannish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAN).
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- MAN
- ish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mannish 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.
- ishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of mannish
American and British speakers say mannish in essentially the same way: /ˈmænɪʃ/ in the US and /ˈmænɪʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAN-ish.
What does mannish mean?
- Resembling or characteristic of a man, masculine.
- Resembling or characteristic of a grown man (as opposed to a boy); mature, adult.
- Impertinent; assertive.
Where does mannish come from?
From Middle English mannish, mannisshe, mannysh, from earlier mennish (“human”), from Old English mennisċ (“human, natural, humane”), from Proto-West Germanic *mannisk, from Proto-Germanic *manniskaz (“human”).
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Words that rhyme with mannish
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Questions about saying mannish
How do you pronounce mannish?
Say MAN-ish. The American pronunciation is /ˈmænɪʃ/. In British English it is /ˈmænɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mannish?
Mannish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAN). Broken into parts: MAN · ish.
Do Americans and Brits say mannish the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmænɪʃ/ and the British form is /ˈmænɪʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.