How to pronounce mantuary
Say it like MAN-choo-er-ee. Mantuary has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAN).
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- MAN
- choo
- er
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mantuary 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.
- chooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- erGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of mantuary
American and British speakers say mantuary in essentially the same way: /ˈmæntʃuˌɛri/ in the US and /ˈmæntjuəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAN-tyoo-uh-ree.
What does mantuary mean?
- A part of a home specifically reserved for adult male activities, such as drinking beer, playing games and watching TV; often a garage or den.
Where does mantuary come from?
Blend of man + sanctuary.
Questions about saying mantuary
How do you pronounce mantuary?
Say MAN-choo-er-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈmæntʃuˌɛri/. In British English it is /ˈmæntjuəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mantuary?
Mantuary has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAN). Broken into parts: MAN · choo · er · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say mantuary the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmæntʃuˌɛri/ and the British form is /ˈmæntjuəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.