How to pronounce unmanly
Say it like un-MAN-lee. Unmanly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAN).
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- un
- MAN
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unmanly 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 "u" in cup.
- MANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of unmanly
American and British speakers say unmanly in essentially the same way: /ʌnˈmænli/ in the US and /ʌnˈmænli/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-MAN-lee.
What does unmanly mean?
- Showing characteristics that are not manly, such as being immature, effeminate or cowardly, which might be construed as an indicator of weakness or of baseness of character.
- Not acceptable from a man.
- Not becoming of a man.
- In a manner that is unmanly.
Where does unmanly come from?
From un- + manly.
Questions about saying unmanly
How do you pronounce unmanly?
Say un-MAN-lee. The American pronunciation is /ʌnˈmænli/. In British English it is /ʌnˈmænli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unmanly?
Unmanly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAN). Broken into parts: un · MAN · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say unmanly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ʌnˈmænli/ and the British form is /ʌnˈmænli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.