How to pronounce manpower
Say it like MAN-pow-er. Manpower has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAN).
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- MAN
- pow
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Manpower 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.
- powGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of manpower
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MAN-pow-uh.
What does manpower mean?
- The total number of all available workers; the workforce.“phased increases in manpower”
- The power exerted by a single person.“canals dug entirely by manpower”
Where does manpower come from?
From man + power.
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Questions about saying manpower
How do you pronounce manpower?
Say MAN-pow-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈmænˌpaʊɚ/. In British English it is /ˈmænˌpaʊə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in manpower?
Manpower has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAN). Broken into parts: MAN · pow · er.
Is manpower 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 /ˈmænˌpaʊə/ (MAN-pow-uh).