How to Pronounce Manners

To pronounce "manners", say MANN-ers — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈmæn.ɚz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈmæn.ɚz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “manners”

"manners" has 2 syllables: mann-ers. It rhymes with banners and manors, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: manors — easy to mix up when writing.

What does manners mean?

noun

  1. Mode of action; way of performing or doing anything
  2. Characteristic mode of acting or behaving; bearing

    “His natural manner makes him seem like the boss.”

noun

  1. Etiquette.

    “Political correctness is tyranny with manners. ― Charlton Heston”

Words that rhyme with manners

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

bannersmanorsspannerslannersdannersenchantershannersplannersscannerstanners

Related words

fashionstylewaymodedeportmentmoresconducteducation

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "manners"?▾

"Manners" has 2 syllables: mann · ers.

What is the IPA transcription of "manners"?▾

The IPA transcription of "manners" is /ˈmæn.ɚz/.

What does "manners" mean?▾

Manners: Mode of action; way of performing or doing anything

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