How to pronounce manos
Say it like MAY-nohz. Manos has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAY).
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US American/ˈmeɪnoʊz/MAY-nohz
UK British/ˈmeɪnəʊz/MAY-nohz
- MAY
- nohz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Manos pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- nohzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of manos
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: MAY-nohz.
What does manos mean?
noun
- plural of mano How to pronounce mano
Questions about saying manos
How do you pronounce manos?
Say MAY-nohz. The American pronunciation is /ˈmeɪnoʊz/. In British English it is /ˈmeɪnəʊz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in manos?
Manos has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAY). Broken into parts: MAY · nohz.
Is manos pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈmeɪnəʊz/ (MAY-nohz).