How to Pronounce Manuscript

To pronounce "manuscript", say MAN-uscr-ipt — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈmænjəˌskɹɪpt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈmænjəˌskɹɪpt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “manuscript”

"manuscript" has 3 syllables: man-uscr-ipt. It rhymes with quipped and crypt, if that helps it stick.

What does manuscript mean?

noun

A book, composition or any other document, written by hand (or manually typewritten), not mechanically reproduced.
A single, original copy of a book, article, composition etc, written by hand or even printed, submitted as original for (copy-editing and) reproductive publication.

adjective

Handwritten, or by extension manually typewritten, as opposed to being mechanically reproduced.

Synonyms

autograph handwrit handwriting ms ms.

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Words that rhyme with manuscript

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quipped crypt ripped transcript script clipped stripped nondescript equipped gripped conscript whipped

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "manuscript"?▾

"Manuscript" has 3 syllables: man · uscr · ipt.

What is the IPA transcription of "manuscript"?▾

The IPA transcription of "manuscript" is /ˈmænjəˌskɹɪpt/.

What does "manuscript" mean?▾

Manuscript: A book, composition or any other document, written by hand (or manually typewritten), not mechanically reproduced.

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