How to pronounce manor
Say it like MAN-er. Manor has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAN).
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- MAN
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Manor 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of manor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MAN-uh.
What does manor mean?
- the mansion of a lord or wealthy person
- the landed estate of a lord (including the house on it)
Where does manor come from?
From Middle English maner, manour; from Old French manoir, from earlier maneir, from Latin manēre.
Words that rhyme with manor
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of manor.
Words that sound like manor
Questions about saying manor
How do you pronounce manor?
Say MAN-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈmænɚ/. In British English it is /ˈmænə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in manor?
Manor has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAN). Broken into parts: MAN · er.
Is manor 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 /ˈmænə/ (MAN-uh).
What words sound the same as manor?
Manor sounds the same as manner in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.