How to pronounce mantel
Say it like MAN-tul. Mantel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAN).
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US American/ˈmæntəl/MAN-tul
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- MAN
- tul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mantel 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.
- tulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does mantel mean?
noun
- The shelf above a fireplace which may be also a structural support for the masonry of the chimney.
- A maneuver to surmount a ledge, involving pushing down on the ledge to bring up the body.
- To surmount a ledge by pushing down on the ledge to bring up the body.
Where does mantel come from?
A variant of mantle (“cloak, robe”) now distinguished in sense.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with mantel
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Words that sound like mantel
Questions about saying mantel
How do you pronounce mantel?
Say MAN-tul. The American pronunciation is /ˈmæntəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mantel?
Mantel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAN). Broken into parts: MAN · tul.
What words sound the same as mantel?
Mantel sounds the same as mantle in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.