How to Pronounce Manure

To pronounce "manure", say MAN-ur-e — 3 syllables, IPA /məˈnjɔː/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

6

Letters

/məˈnjɔː/

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💡 Tip for remembering “manure”

"manure" has 3 syllables: man-ur-e. It rhymes with obscure and assure, if that helps it stick.

What does manure mean?

noun

  1. Animal excrement, especially that of common domestic farm animals and when used as fertilizer. Generally speaking, from cows, horses, sheep, pigs and chickens.
  2. Any fertilizing substance, whether of animal origin or not; fertiliser.

verb

  1. To cultivate by manual labor; to till; hence, to develop by culture.
  2. To apply manure (as fertilizer or soil improver).

    “The farmer manured his fallow field.”

Words that rhyme with manure

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

obscureassureprocuredemurealluresecureendurepureensureimmaturesurereassure

Related words

muckcompostfertilizerfarmyardfertiliserdungbarnyardstrawy

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "manure"?▾

"Manure" has 3 syllables: man · ur · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "manure"?▾

The IPA transcription of "manure" is /məˈnjɔː/.

What does "manure" mean?▾

Manure: Animal excrement, especially that of common domestic farm animals and when used as fertilizer. Generally speaking, from cows, horses, sheep, pigs and chickens.

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