How to pronounce unmanage
Say it like un-MAN-ij. Unmanage has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAN).
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- un
- MAN
- ij
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unmanage pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ijKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of unmanage
American and British speakers say unmanage in essentially the same way: /ənˈmænɪdʒ/ in the US and /ənˈmænɪdʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-MAN-ij.
What does unmanage mean?
- To cease to manage; to relinquish ownership or control of.
Where does unmanage come from?
From un- + manage.
Questions about saying unmanage
How do you pronounce unmanage?
Say un-MAN-ij. The American pronunciation is /ənˈmænɪdʒ/. In British English it is /ənˈmænɪdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unmanage?
Unmanage has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAN). Broken into parts: un · MAN · ij.
Do Americans and Brits say unmanage the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ənˈmænɪdʒ/ and the British form is /ənˈmænɪdʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.