To pronounce "ill-mannered", say ILLM-ann-er-ed — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
ill-mannered
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ILLM-ann-er-ed
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"ill-mannered" has 4 syllables: illm-ann-er-ed.
adjective
“He was extremely ill-mannered and caused offence wherever he went.”
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"Ill-mannered" has 4 syllables: illm · ann · er · ed.
Ill-mannered: Having bad manners; impolite.
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