How to pronounce "manufacture"

manufacture

Noun
American
/ˌmæn.jəˈfæk.tʃɚ/

Syllable Breakdown

man u fac ture

How natives say manufacture

British
/ˌmæn.jʊˈfæk.tʃə/

Syllable Breakdown

man u fac ture

How natives say manufacture

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with 'man' like 'man'.

  • Then 'u' sounds like 'yuh'.

  • Next 'fac' with the 'a' as in 'cat'.

  • End with 'ture', similar to 'cher'.

Common Mistakes

  • ma-nu-fac-ture (incorrect 'nu')

  • man-u-fack-ture (incorrect 'k')

  • man-u-fac-ter (incorrect 'ter')

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • Begin with 'man' like 'man'.

  • Then 'u' is pronounced as 'you'.

  • Next 'fac' like 'cat'.

  • Finish with 'ture', softer as 'chuh'.

common mistakes

  • ma-nu-fac-ture (incorrect 'nu')

  • man-u-fack-ture (incorrect 'k')

  • man-u-fac-cheer (incorrect 'cheer')

FAQ

How many syllables are in 'manufacture'?

There are four syllables: man-u-fac-ture.

Is 'ture' pronounced the same in all dialects?

No, in British English, it's softer, sounding like 'chuh'.

Why is the first syllable stressed?

The stress is on the first syllable 'man', following normal rules of stress.

Definition

manufacture

The process of making goods in large quantities.

Word Family

manufacturer

/ˌmæn.jəˈfæk.tʃɚ.ər/

noun

A person or company that makes goods.

Example: The manufacturer employs many people.

manufactured

/ˌmæn.jəˈfæk.tʃɚd/

adjective

Made in large quantities.

Example: The manufactured goods are sold worldwide.

manufacturing

/ˌmæn.jəˈfæk.tʃɚ.ɪŋ/

noun

The process of producing things.

Example: Manufacturing is a major industry here.

Key Pronunciation Differences

Extra syllable in 'manufacturer'

Past tense ending in 'manufactured'

Present participle ending in 'manufacturing'

Pro Tips

Focus on stress

Remember to stress the first syllable 'man'.

Silent 'e'

The 'e' in 'ture' is not pronounced, it ends with 'ure' as 'cher'.

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