How to pronounce manumit
Say it like man-yuh-MIT. Manumit has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MIT).
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- man
- yuh
- MIT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Manumit 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.
- MITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of manumit
American and British speakers say manumit in essentially the same way: /ˌmænjəˈmɪt/ in the US and /ˌmænjʊˈmɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: man-yuu-MIT.
What does manumit mean?
- To release (someone) from slavery; to free.
Where does manumit come from?
From Middle English manumitten, from Latin manūmittere, from pre-Classical Latin manū ēmittere (literally “send out from one’s hand”).
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Words that rhyme with manumit
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Questions about saying manumit
How do you pronounce manumit?
Say man-yuh-MIT. The American pronunciation is /ˌmænjəˈmɪt/. In British English it is /ˌmænjʊˈmɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in manumit?
Manumit has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MIT). Broken into parts: man · yuh · MIT.
Do Americans and Brits say manumit the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌmænjəˈmɪt/ and the British form is /ˌmænjʊˈmɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.