How to Pronounce Manhood

To pronounce "manhood", say MANH-ood — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈmænhʊd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈmænhʊd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “manhood”

"manhood" has 2 syllables: manh-ood. It rhymes with good and livelihood, if that helps it stick.

What does manhood mean?

noun

The state or condition of being a human being
“He feared the speedy decline of all manhood.”
The state or condition of being an adult male human being, as distinguished from a child or a woman. Compare adulthood. Contrast womanhood and childhood.
“He was a strapping youth poised on the brink of manhood.”

Synonyms

humanity junk manfulness manliness mannishness mankind

Antonyms

womanhood womanishness womanliness

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Words that rhyme with manhood

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good livelihood falsehood hood could brotherhood misunderstood neighborhood should likelihood knighthood understood

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "manhood"?▾

"Manhood" has 2 syllables: manh · ood.

What is the IPA transcription of "manhood"?▾

The IPA transcription of "manhood" is /ˈmænhʊd/.

What does "manhood" mean?▾

Manhood: The state or condition of being a human being

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