How to Pronounce Manifest

To pronounce "manifest", say MAN-if-est — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈmæn.ə.fɛst/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈmæn.ə.fɛst/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “manifest”

"manifest" has 3 syllables: man-if-est. It rhymes with crest and detest, if that helps it stick.

What does manifest mean?

noun

  1. A list or invoice of the passengers or goods being carried by a commercial vehicle or ship.
  2. A file containing metadata describing other files.

verb

  1. To show plainly; to make to appear distinctly, usually to the mind; to put beyond question or doubt; to display; to exhibit.

    “His courage manifested itself through the look on his face.”

  2. To exhibit the manifests or prepared invoices of; to declare at the customhouse.

adjective

  1. Evident to the senses, especially to the sight; apparent; distinctly perceived.
  2. Obvious to the understanding; apparent to the mind; easily apprehensible; plain; not obscure or hidden.

Synonyms

apparentcleardistinctobviouspalpablepatentplain

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Words that rhyme with manifest

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

crestdetestdistressedjestimpressedacquiescedrestchestarrestbequestrequestabreast

Related words

apparentevidencedemonstrateobviousevidentcertifyattestpatent

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "manifest"?▾

"Manifest" has 3 syllables: man · if · est.

What is the IPA transcription of "manifest"?▾

The IPA transcription of "manifest" is /ˈmæn.ə.fɛst/.

What does "manifest" mean?▾

Manifest: A list or invoice of the passengers or goods being carried by a commercial vehicle or ship.

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