How to pronounce manteau
Say it like MAN-toh. Manteau has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAN).
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US American/ˈmæntoʊ/MAN-toh
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- MAN
- toh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Manteau 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.
- tohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
What does manteau mean?
noun
- A cloak or gown, especially of a kind popular with women in the 17th and 18th centuries.
- A long, loose-fitting coat worn by Iranian Muslim women based off the trenchcoat, originally worn with a square Arabic-style hijab and in plain colors, and often associated with liberal politics.
Where does manteau come from?
Borrowed from French manteau (“mantle”).
Words that rhyme with manteau
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Questions about saying manteau
How do you pronounce manteau?
Say MAN-toh. The American pronunciation is /ˈmæntoʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in manteau?
Manteau has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAN). Broken into parts: MAN · toh.