How to pronounce mantelpiece
Say it like MANTL-pees. Mantelpiece has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MANTL).
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US American/ˈmæntlpis/MANTL-pees
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- MANTL
- pees
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mantelpiece pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MANTLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- peesKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
What does mantelpiece mean?
noun
- A shelf that is affixed to the wall above a fireplace.
Where does mantelpiece come from?
From mantel + piece.
Questions about saying mantelpiece
How do you pronounce mantelpiece?
Say MANTL-pees. The American pronunciation is /ˈmæntlpis/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mantelpiece?
Mantelpiece has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MANTL). Broken into parts: MANTL · pees.