How to pronounce manzanita
Say it like mahn-zuh-NEE-tuh. Manzanita has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NEE).
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US American/ˌmɑnzəˈnitə/mahn-zuh-NEE-tuh
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- mahn
- zuh
- NEE
- tuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Manzanita pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- mahnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- zuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does manzanita mean?
noun
- Any evergreen shrub or tree of the genus Arctostaphylos, especially Arctostaphylos manzanita, having smooth red or orange bark and stiff, twisting branches.
Where does manzanita come from?
Borrowed from Spanish manzanita, so named because the fruits look like little apples.
Words that rhyme with manzanita
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Questions about saying manzanita
How do you pronounce manzanita?
Say mahn-zuh-NEE-tuh. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɑnzəˈnitə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in manzanita?
Manzanita has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NEE). Broken into parts: mahn · zuh · NEE · tuh.