How to pronounce manoeuvre
Say it like muh-NOO-ver. Manoeuvre has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOO).
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- muh
- NOO
- ver
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Manoeuvre pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- verKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of manoeuvre
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: muh-NOO-vuh.
What does manoeuvre mean?
- Commonwealth standard spelling of maneuver.
- Commonwealth standard spelling of maneuver.
Where does manoeuvre come from?
From Middle French manœuvre (“manipulation, maneuver”) and manouvrer (“to maneuver”), from Old French manovre (“handwork, manual labor”), from Medieval Latin manopera, manuopera (“work done by hand, handwork”), from manu (“by hand”) + operari (“to work”).
Words that rhyme with manoeuvre
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Words that sound like manoeuvre
Questions about saying manoeuvre
How do you pronounce manoeuvre?
Say muh-NOO-ver. The American pronunciation is /məˈnuvɚ/. In British English it is /məˈnuːvə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in manoeuvre?
Manoeuvre has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOO). Broken into parts: muh · NOO · ver.
Is manoeuvre 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 /məˈnuːvə/ (muh-NOO-vuh).
What words sound the same as manoeuvre?
Manoeuvre sounds the same as maneuver in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.