How to Pronounce Many

To pronounce "many", say MANY — one syllable, IPA /ˈmæni/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

4

Letters

/ˈmæni/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “many”

"many" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with plenty and any, if that helps it stick.

What does many mean?

noun

  1. A multitude; a great aggregate; a mass of people; the generality; the common herd.

    “Democracy must balance the rights of the few against the will of the many.”

  2. A considerable number.

adjective

  1. A large number of; numerous.

pronoun

  1. An indefinite large number of people or things.

    “Many are called, but few are chosen.”

Synonyms

abundancebuttloaddealcrowdmobmultipleseveral

Antonyms

few

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Words that rhyme with many

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

plentyanybennypennyjennypennipennaegenaetwentyblennyantennaetenpenny

Related words

numeroussomegaloreumpteenumteenamountadditional

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "many"?▾

"Many" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "many"?▾

The IPA transcription of "many" is /ˈmæni/.

What does "many" mean?▾

Many: A multitude; a great aggregate; a mass of people; the generality; the common herd.

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