manly
How many syllables in manly?
There are 2 syllables in the word manly.How to pronounce manly:
Synonyms for manly:
bold
brave
butch
courageous
daring
dauntless
fearless
gallant
hardy
heroic
macho
male
man-sized
manful
mannish
masculine
muscular
powerful
red-blooded
resolute
robust
stout-hearted
strapping
strong
valiant
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Antonyms for manly:
afraid
fearful
feminine
impotent
meek
timid
unmanly
unmasculine
womanly
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Syllable Fun Fact
The double consonant rule in English, affecting words like 'sitting', can indicate a short vowel sound and affect syllable division.
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