mannishly
adjectiveHow many syllables in mannishly?
There are 3 syllables in the word mannishly.How to pronounce mannishly:
Definition of mannishly:
- mannishly (adjective):
- resembling or suggesting a man rather than a woman
Synonyms for mannishly:
male
man-sized
manlike
manly
masculine
virile
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Syllable Fun Fact
The concept of syllabotonic rhythm in English means that stress plays a more significant role than the number of syllables in determining the rhythm of speech.
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