How to pronounce mano
Say it like MAH-noh. Mano has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAH).
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US American/ˈmɑnoʊ/MAH-noh
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- MAH
- noh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mano pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- nohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
What does mano mean?
noun
- A stone resembling a rolling pin, used to grind maize or other grain on a metate.
Where does mano come from?
Borrowed from Spanish mano (“hand”).
Words that rhyme with mano
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mano.
Questions about saying mano
How do you pronounce mano?
Say MAH-noh. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑnoʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mano?
Mano has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAH). Broken into parts: MAH · noh.