How to pronounce manzanilla
Say it like man-zuh-NIL-uh. Manzanilla has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NIL).
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- man
- zuh
- NIL
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Manzanilla 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.
- zuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of manzanilla
American and British speakers say manzanilla in essentially the same way: /ˌmænzəˈnɪlə/ in the US and /ˌmænzəˈnɪlə/ in the UK.
British respelling: man-zuh-NIL-uh.
What does manzanilla mean?
- A pale, dry fino sherry.
- A kind of small roundish olive with a small freestone pit, a fine skin, and a somewhat bitter taste.“Manzanillas are commonly pitted and stuffed with Spanish pimientos.”
- An American flowering plant of species Malvaviscus arboreus.
Where does manzanilla come from?
Probably named for the town near Seville.
Words that rhyme with manzanilla
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of manzanilla.
Questions about saying manzanilla
How do you pronounce manzanilla?
Say man-zuh-NIL-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌmænzəˈnɪlə/. In British English it is /ˌmænzəˈnɪlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in manzanilla?
Manzanilla has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NIL). Broken into parts: man · zuh · NIL · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say manzanilla the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌmænzəˈnɪlə/ and the British form is /ˌmænzəˈnɪlə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.