How to pronounce manx
Say it like MANGKS. Manx is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- MANGKS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Manx pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MANGKSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of manx
American and British speakers say manx in essentially the same way: /mæŋks/ in the US and /mæŋks/ in the UK.
British respelling: MANGKS.
What does manx mean?
- Manx (pertaining to the Isle of Man or to the Manx language)
- manx (colloquial or slang) tailless (referring to the Manx cat)
Words that rhyme with manx
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of manx.
Questions about saying manx
How do you pronounce manx?
Say MANGKS. The American pronunciation is /mæŋks/. In British English it is /mæŋks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in manx?
Manx is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: MANGKS.
Do Americans and Brits say manx the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mæŋks/ and the British form is /mæŋks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.