How to pronounce manual
Say it like MAN-yoo-ul. Manual has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAN).
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- MAN
- yoo
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Manual 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.
- yooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of manual
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2.
British respelling: MAN-yoorl.
What does manual mean?
- a small handbook
- (military) a prescribed drill in handling a rifle
- of or relating to the hands“manual dexterity”
- requiring human effort“a manual transmission”
- doing or requiring physical work“manual labor”“manual laborer”
Where does manual come from?
From Middle English manuel, from Old French manuel, from Late Latin manuāle (“handbook, manual”).
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Words that rhyme with manual
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Questions about saying manual
How do you pronounce manual?
Say MAN-yoo-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈmænjuəl/. In British English it is /ˈmænjʊəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in manual?
Manual has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAN). Broken into parts: MAN · yoo · ul.
Is manual pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2. The British form is /ˈmænjʊəl/ (MAN-yoorl).