How to Pronounce Manoeuvres

To pronounce "manoeuvres", say MAN-oeuvr-es — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

MAN-oeuvr-es

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"manoeuvres" has 3 syllables: man-oeuvr-es.

What does manoeuvres mean?

noun

  1. The planned movement of troops, vehicles etc.; a strategic repositioning; (later also) a large training field-exercise of fighting units.

    “Joint NATO maneuvers are as much an exercise in diplomacy as in tactics and logistics.”

  2. Any strategic or cunning action; a stratagem.

verb

  1. To move (something, or oneself) carefully, and often with difficulty, into a certain position.
  2. To guide, steer, manage purposefully

Related words

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How many syllables are in "manoeuvres"?▾

"Manoeuvres" has 3 syllables: man · oeuvr · es.

What does "manoeuvres" mean?▾

Manoeuvres: The planned movement of troops, vehicles etc.; a strategic repositioning; (later also) a large training field-exercise of fighting units.

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