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How to pronounce:
many
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈmeni
Examples:
Much of the farmland and many of the peaks and lakes are protected.
There are many, many people who undergird what goes on here at LARS; there are lots of volunteer opportunities.
In many cases, much of this aid was misappropriated by unscrupulous leaders.
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Common mistakes of many pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "many" with a long "a" sound, like "ma-ny". The correct pronunciation is /ˈmɛni/ in US English and /ˈmɛni/ in UK English. Tip: Focus on a short "e" sound, similar to "men".
- Overemphasizing the second syllable: Many say "ma-ny" with stress on the second syllable, sounding like /məˈni/. The correct stress is on the first syllable: /ˈmɛni/. Tip: Remember to emphasize "man" in "many".
- Dropping the "n": Some speakers omit the "n" sound, pronouncing it as "may" /meɪ/. This changes the meaning entirely. Tip: Make sure to clearly pronounce the "n" in "many" to avoid confusion.
- Confusing with "man": Learners sometimes pronounce "many" as "man-y" /ˈmæn.i/, which alters the meaning. The correct pronunciation is /ˈmɛni/. Tip: Keep the sounds distinct; "many" has a softer "e" sound.
- Adding an extra vowel: Some might say "many" as "ma-nee" /məˈniː/, adding an unnecessary vowel sound. The correct form is /ˈmɛni/. Tip: Practice saying "many" quickly to avoid inserting extra vowels.