To pronounce "manque", say MANQ-ue — 2 syllables, IPA /mɒŋˈkeɪ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
manque
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/mɒŋˈkeɪ/
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"manque" has 2 syllables: manq-ue.
adjective
“an artist manque”
"Manque" has 2 syllables: manq · ue.
The IPA transcription of "manque" is /mɒŋˈkeɪ/.
Manque: Unable to fully realise one's ambitions; would-be
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