How to pronounce manus
Say it like MAY-nis. Manus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAY).
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- MAY
- nis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Manus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- nisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of manus
American and British speakers say manus in essentially the same way: /ˈmeɪnɪs/ in the US and /ˈmeɪnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAY-nus.
What does manus mean?
- A hand, as the part of the fore limb below the forearm in a human, or the corresponding part in other vertebrates.
- plural of manu How to pronounce manu
Where does manus come from?
Borrowed from Latin manus (“hand”).
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Questions about saying manus
How do you pronounce manus?
Say MAY-nis. The American pronunciation is /ˈmeɪnɪs/. In British English it is /ˈmeɪnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in manus?
Manus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAY). Broken into parts: MAY · nis.
Do Americans and Brits say manus the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmeɪnɪs/ and the British form is /ˈmeɪnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.