How to Pronounce Mannish

To pronounce "mannish", say MANN-ish — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈmæn.ɪʃ/. 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.ɪʃ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “mannish”

"mannish" has 2 syllables: mann-ish. It rhymes with vanish and banish, if that helps it stick.

What does mannish mean?

adjective

  1. (of a woman) Resembling or characteristic of a man, masculine.
  2. Resembling or characteristic of a grown man (as opposed to a boy); mature, adult.

Synonyms

butchmasculineunladylikegrown upmanly

Words that rhyme with mannish

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

vanishbanishclannishtannishpollyannishmanishganeshhanischhanishjanischjanishspanish

Related words

masculineunwomanlywomanlikemanlymanfulmennishmaidishwomanish

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "mannish"?▾

"Mannish" has 2 syllables: mann · ish.

What is the IPA transcription of "mannish"?▾

The IPA transcription of "mannish" is /ˈmæn.ɪʃ/.

What does "mannish" mean?▾

Mannish: (of a woman) Resembling or characteristic of a man, masculine.

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