How to Pronounce Manacles

To pronounce "manacles", say MAN-acl-es — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈmæn.ə.kəlz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈmæn.ə.kəlz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “manacles”

"manacles" has 3 syllables: man-acl-es.

What does manacles mean?

noun

  1. A shackle for the wrist, usually consisting of a pair of joined rings; a handcuff; (by extension) a similar device put around an ankle to restrict free movement.
  2. A fetter, a restriction.

noun

  1. A plurale tantum with same meanings as manacle.

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "manacles"?▾

"Manacles" has 3 syllables: man · acl · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "manacles"?▾

The IPA transcription of "manacles" is /ˈmæn.ə.kəlz/.

What does "manacles" mean?▾

Manacles: A shackle for the wrist, usually consisting of a pair of joined rings; a handcuff; (by extension) a similar device put around an ankle to restrict free movement.

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