How to pronounce manubial
Say it like muh-NOO-bee-ul. Manubial has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOO).
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- muh
- NOO
- bee
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Manubial pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- beeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of manubial
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: muh-NYOO-bee-ul.
What does manubial mean?
- Taken as or relating to the spoils of war; funded from the spoils of war (especially in the Roman Empire).
Where does manubial come from?
From Latin manubialis from manubiae (“money obtained from the sale of booty, plunder”).
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Questions about saying manubial
How do you pronounce manubial?
Say muh-NOO-bee-ul. The American pronunciation is /məˈnubiəl/. In British English it is /məˈnjuːbiəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in manubial?
Manubial has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOO). Broken into parts: muh · NOO · bee · ul.
Is manubial pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /məˈnjuːbiəl/ (muh-NYOO-bee-ul).