How to pronounce manubrium
Say it like muh-NOO-bree-um. Manubrium has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOO).
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- muh
- NOO
- bree
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Manubrium 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.
- breeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of manubrium
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: muh-NYOO-bree-um.
What does manubrium mean?
- The broad, upper part of the sternum.
- The tube extending from the central underside of a jellyfish and ending in a mouth.
- A cell that projects inward from the center of the shields in the globule of Chara.
Where does manubrium come from?
From Latin manubrium (“handle”).
Questions about saying manubrium
How do you pronounce manubrium?
Say muh-NOO-bree-um. The American pronunciation is /məˈnubriəm/. In British English it is /məˈnjuːbriəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in manubrium?
Manubrium has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOO). Broken into parts: muh · NOO · bree · um.
Is manubrium 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 /məˈnjuːbriəm/ (muh-NYOO-bree-um).