How to pronounce manufacturer
Say it like man-yuh-FAK-chuh-rer. Manufacturer has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FAK).
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- man
- yuh
- FAK
- chuh
- rer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Manufacturer 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.
- chuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of manufacturer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: man-yuh-FAK-chuh-ruh.
What does manufacturer mean?
- a business engaged in manufacturing some product
- someone who manufactures something
Where does manufacturer come from?
From manufacture + -er.
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Questions about saying manufacturer
How do you pronounce manufacturer?
Say man-yuh-FAK-chuh-rer. The American pronunciation is /ˌmænjəˈfæktʃərɚ/. In British English it is /ˌmænjʊˈfæktʃərə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in manufacturer?
Manufacturer has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FAK). Broken into parts: man · yuh · FAK · chuh · rer.
Is manufacturer 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 /ˌmænjʊˈfæktʃərə/ (man-yuh-FAK-chuh-ruh).