How to pronounce sinistromanual
Say it like SIN-ih-stroh-man-yuh-wul. Sinistromanual has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIN).
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- SIN
- ih
- stroh
- man
- yuh
- wul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sinistromanual pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- strohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- 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.
- wulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sinistromanual
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SIN-ih-stroh-man-yuh-ul.
What does sinistromanual mean?
- Left-handed.
- A person who is left-handed.
Where does sinistromanual come from?
From sinistro- + manual.
Questions about saying sinistromanual
How do you pronounce sinistromanual?
Say SIN-ih-stroh-man-yuh-wul. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪnɪstroʊˌmænjəwəl/. In British English it is /ˈsɪnɪstrəʊˌmænjʊəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sinistromanual?
Sinistromanual has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIN). Broken into parts: SIN · ih · stroh · man · yuh · wul.
Is sinistromanual pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈsɪnɪstrəʊˌmænjʊəl/ (SIN-ih-stroh-man-yuh-ul).