To pronounce "manichean", say MAN-ich-ean — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
manichean
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MAN-ich-ean
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"manichean" has 3 syllables: man-ich-ean. It rhymes with manichaean, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: manichaean — easy to mix up when writing.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Manichean" has 3 syllables: man · ich · ean.
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