How to pronounce manually
Say it like MAN-yoo-uh-lee. Manually has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAN).
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- MAN
- yoo
- uh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Manually 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of manually
- American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3.
British respelling: MAN-yoor-lee.
What does manually mean?
- by hand“this car shifts manually”
Where does manually come from?
From manual + -ly.
Words that rhyme with manually
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of manually.
Questions about saying manually
How do you pronounce manually?
Say MAN-yoo-uh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈmænjuəli/. In British English it is /ˈmænjʊəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in manually?
Manually has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAN). Broken into parts: MAN · yoo · uh · lee.
Is manually pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3. The British form is /ˈmænjʊəli/ (MAN-yoor-lee).