How to pronounce manniversary
Say it like man-ih-VUR-suh-ree. Manniversary has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VUR).
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- man
- ih
- VUR
- suh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Manniversary pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- manGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- VURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of manniversary
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: man-ih-VUR-suh-ree.
What does manniversary mean?
- An anniversary between two men, whether they be romantic partners or friends.
- The anniversary of becoming a man.
Where does manniversary come from?
Blend of man + anniversary.
Words that rhyme with manniversary
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of manniversary.
Questions about saying manniversary
How do you pronounce manniversary?
Say man-ih-VUR-suh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˌmænɪˈvɝsəri/. In British English it is /ˌmænɪˈvɜːsəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in manniversary?
Manniversary has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VUR). Broken into parts: man · ih · VUR · suh · ree.
Is manniversary 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 /ˌmænɪˈvɜːsəri/ (man-ih-VUR-suh-ree).