How to pronounce manualiter
Say it like man-yoo-AL-ih-ter. Manualiter has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AL).
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- man
- yoo
- AL
- ih
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Manualiter pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- manGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- yooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- ALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of manualiter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: man-yoo-AL-ih-tuh.
What does manualiter mean?
- Of organ music requiring the use of the manuals only.
Where does manualiter come from?
From Latin manuāliter (“manually”), from manuālis (“manual, hand”).
Questions about saying manualiter
How do you pronounce manualiter?
Say man-yoo-AL-ih-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˌmænjuˈælɪtər/. In British English it is /ˌmænjuːˈælɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in manualiter?
Manualiter has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AL). Broken into parts: man · yoo · AL · ih · ter.
Is manualiter pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌmænjuːˈælɪtə/ (man-yoo-AL-ih-tuh).