How to Pronounce Manhattan

To pronounce "manhattan", say MANH-att-an — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

MANH-att-an

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💡 Tip for remembering “manhattan”

"manhattan" has 3 syllables: manh-att-an. It rhymes with satin and baton, if that helps it stick.

What does manhattan mean?

noun

  1. A cocktail made from whiskey, sweet vermouth and bitters.

noun

  1. A bar chart representing the number of runs scored each over (supposed to resemble a skyline of skyscrapers).

Words that rhyme with manhattan

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

satinbatonflattenplatenrattenfattencratonpatinplatinbattonplattenlaton

Related words

downtowncityclippingcutcutoffnycnewyorkgotham

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "manhattan"?▾

"Manhattan" has 3 syllables: manh · att · an.

What does "manhattan" mean?▾

Manhattan: A cocktail made from whiskey, sweet vermouth and bitters.

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