How to pronounce manque
Say it like mahn-KEH. Manque has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KEH).
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US American/mɑnˈkɛ/mahn-KEH
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- mahn
- KEH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Manque pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- mahnKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- KEHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
What does manque mean?
adjective
- unable to fully realize one's ambitions; would-be
Where does manque come from?
From French manqué.
Words that rhyme with manque
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Questions about saying manque
How do you pronounce manque?
Say mahn-KEH. The American pronunciation is /mɑnˈkɛ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in manque?
Manque has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KEH). Broken into parts: mahn · KEH.