How to Pronounce Mandrel

To pronounce "mandrel", say MANDR-el — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈmæn.dɹəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈmæn.dɹəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “mandrel”

"mandrel" has 2 syllables: mandr-el. It rhymes with mandril and spandrel, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: mandril — easy to mix up when writing.

What does mandrel mean?

noun

  1. A round object used as an aid for shaping a material, e.g. shaping or enlarging a ring, or bending or enlarging a pipe without creasing or kinking it.
  2. A tool or component of a tool that guides, grips or clamps something, such as a workpiece to be machined, a machining tool or a part while it is moved.

Synonyms

arborspindle

Words that rhyme with mandrel

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

mandrilspandrelmandrillbandrolspandrilmandrellsandril

Related words

arborspindlemandrilchuckcontinentmanderiltriboulettriblet

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "mandrel"?▾

"Mandrel" has 2 syllables: mandr · el.

What is the IPA transcription of "mandrel"?▾

The IPA transcription of "mandrel" is /ˈmæn.dɹəl/.

What does "mandrel" mean?▾

Mandrel: A round object used as an aid for shaping a material, e.g. shaping or enlarging a ring, or bending or enlarging a pipe without creasing or kinking it.

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