How to Pronounce Amanuensis

To pronounce "amanuensis", say AM-an-uens-is — 4 syllables, IPA /əˌmænjuˈɛnsɪs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/əˌmænjuˈɛnsɪs/

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💡 Tip for remembering “amanuensis”

"amanuensis" has 4 syllables: am-an-uens-is.

What does amanuensis mean?

noun

  1. One employed to take dictation, or copy manuscripts.
  2. A clerk, secretary or stenographer, or scribe.

Related words

stenographerpenmanscribecopyistscrivanocopiernotetakercopytaker

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "amanuensis"?▾

"Amanuensis" has 4 syllables: am · an · uens · is.

What is the IPA transcription of "amanuensis"?▾

The IPA transcription of "amanuensis" is /əˌmænjuˈɛnsɪs/.

What does "amanuensis" mean?▾

Amanuensis: One employed to take dictation, or copy manuscripts.

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