How to Pronounce Manus

To pronounce "manus", say MAN-us — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

MAN-us

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💡 Tip for remembering “manus”

"manus" has 2 syllables: man-us. It rhymes with heinous and plainness, if that helps it stick.

What does manus mean?

noun

  1. A hand, as the part of the fore limb below the forearm in a human, or the corresponding part in other vertebrates.
  2. (Roman law) The power over other people, especially that of a man over his wife.

Words that rhyme with manus

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

heinousplainnessvainnessfeynessbuenosgraynessgaynesspandanussanenessgreynessplanenessveinous

Related words

handpawmittmaulerhookmaniplemundmanuall

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "manus"?▾

"Manus" has 2 syllables: man · us.

What does "manus" mean?▾

Manus: A hand, as the part of the fore limb below the forearm in a human, or the corresponding part in other vertebrates.

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