How to pronounce manufacture
Say it like man-yuh-FAK-cher. Manufacture has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FAK).
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- man
- yuh
- FAK
- cher
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Manufacture 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.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- FAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- cherKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of manufacture
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: man-yuh-FAK-chuh.
What does manufacture mean?
- put together out of artificial or natural components or parts“the company fabricates plastic chairs”“They manufacture small toys”
- concoct something artificial or untrue
- produce naturally“this gland manufactures a specific substance only”
- the organized action of making of goods and services for sale“American industry is making increased use of computers to control production”
- the act of making something (a product) from raw materials“the synthesis and fabrication of single crystals”“an improvement in the manufacture of explosives”
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Words that rhyme with manufacture
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Questions about saying manufacture
How do you pronounce manufacture?
Say man-yuh-FAK-cher. The American pronunciation is /ˌmænjəˈfæktʃɚ/. In British English it is /ˌmænjʊˈfæktʃə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in manufacture?
Manufacture has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FAK). Broken into parts: man · yuh · FAK · cher.
Is manufacture 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 /ˌmænjʊˈfæktʃə/ (man-yuh-FAK-chuh).