How to Pronounce Mandamus

To pronounce "mandamus", say MAND-am-us — 3 syllables, IPA /mænˈdeɪməs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/mænˈdeɪməs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “mandamus”

"mandamus" has 3 syllables: mand-am-us. It rhymes with ignoramus and famous, if that helps it stick.

What does mandamus mean?

noun

  1. A common law prerogative writ that compels a court or government officer to perform mandatory or purely ministerial duties correctly.

verb

  1. To serve a writ of this kind upon.

Words that rhyme with mandamus

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

ignoramusfamousshamuswamusleymusgamousamosbrademas

Related words

writperemptoryorderfulfilmentmandatormandatorymandateemandatary

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "mandamus"?▾

"Mandamus" has 3 syllables: mand · am · us.

What is the IPA transcription of "mandamus"?▾

The IPA transcription of "mandamus" is /mænˈdeɪməs/.

What does "mandamus" mean?▾

Mandamus: A common law prerogative writ that compels a court or government officer to perform mandatory or purely ministerial duties correctly.

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