English pronunciation · Words Starting with M
Manipulate Pronunciation
Manipulate is pronounced muh-NI-pyuh-layt, IPA /məˈnɪpjəˌleɪt/.
muh-NI-pyuh-layt
US /məˈnɪpjəˌleɪt/ · UK /məˈnɪpjʊˌleɪt/
Syllables: muh · NI · pyuh · layt (4 syllables, stress on syllable 2)
verb: To handle something skilfully, or to control a person unfairly.
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Manipulate in a Sentence
- Surgeons manipulate the camera from outside the body.
- He tried to manipulate the vote by delaying the meeting.
- You can manipulate the image once it loads.
Common Mispronunciations of Manipulate
Not MA-ni-pyuh-layt
Beat on NI, the second of four, with that opening muh almost swallowed.
Not muh-NI-poo-layt
The pu gives pyoo with a y glide, exactly as it does in popular and computer.
Tip: Four beats, muh-NI-pyuh-layt. The noun manipulation moves the force to LAY.
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