How to Pronounce Manticore

To pronounce "manticore", say MANT-ic-or-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈmæntɪˌkɔɹ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ˈmæntɪˌkɔɹ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “manticore”

"manticore" has 4 syllables: mant-ic-or-e.

What does manticore mean?

noun

  1. A beast with the body of a lion (usually red), the tail of a scorpion, and the head/face of a man with a mouth filled with multiple rows of sharp teeth (like a shark), said to be able to shoot spikes from its tail or mane to paralyse prey. It may be horned, winged, or both; its voice is described as a mixture of pipes and trumpets.

Related words

manticoramantichoramantigersphinxcockatricehieracosphinxscorpioiddragon

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "manticore"?▾

"Manticore" has 4 syllables: mant · ic · or · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "manticore"?▾

The IPA transcription of "manticore" is /ˈmæntɪˌkɔɹ/.

What does "manticore" mean?▾

Manticore: A beast with the body of a lion (usually red), the tail of a scorpion, and the head/face of a man with a mouth filled with multiple rows of sharp teeth (like a shark), said to be able to shoot spikes from its tail or mane to paralyse prey. It may be horned, winged, or both; its voice is described as a mixture of pipes and trumpets.

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