How to Pronounce Maneuver

To pronounce "maneuver", say man-EUV-er — 3 syllables, IPA /məˈnuvɝ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/məˈnuvɝ/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/mənˈuːvɐ/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

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What does maneuver mean?

noun

  1. The planned movement of troops, vehicles etc.; a strategic repositioning; (later also) a large training field-exercise of fighting units.

    “Joint NATO maneuvers are as much an exercise in diplomacy as in tactics and logistics.”

  2. Any strategic or cunning action; a stratagem.

verb

  1. To move (something, or oneself) carefully, and often with difficulty, into a certain position.
  2. To guide, steer, manage purposefully

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Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "maneuver"?▾

To pronounce "maneuver", say man-EUV-er — 3 syllables, IPA /məˈnuvɝ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

How many syllables are in "maneuver"?▾

"Maneuver" has 3 syllables: man · euv · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "maneuver"?▾

The IPA transcription of "maneuver" is /məˈnuvɝ/.

What does "maneuver" mean?▾

Maneuver: The planned movement of troops, vehicles etc.; a strategic repositioning; (later also) a large training field-exercise of fighting units.

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