How to pronounce manticore
Say it like MAN-tih-kor. Manticore has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAN).
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US American/ˈmæntɪˌkɔr/MAN-tih-kor
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- MAN
- tih
- kor
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Manticore 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.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- korGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
What does manticore mean?
noun
- A beast with the body of a lion (usually red), the tail of a scorpion, and the head/face of a man with a mouth filled with multiple rows of sharp teeth (like a shark), said to be able to shoot spikes from its tail or mane to paralyze prey. It may be horned, winged, or both; its voice is described as
Questions about saying manticore
How do you pronounce manticore?
Say MAN-tih-kor. The American pronunciation is /ˈmæntɪˌkɔr/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in manticore?
Manticore has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAN). Broken into parts: MAN · tih · kor.