How to pronounce manual

Say it like this: /ˈmæn.j(u)əl/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.

American/ˈmæn.j(u)əl/
British/ˈmæn.j(ʊ)əl/

What does manual mean?

nounSynonym of handbook.

A booklet that instructs on the usage of a particular machine or product.

“The dishwasher isn't working; can you remember where we put the manual?”

A drill in the use of weapons, etc.

adjPerformed with the hands.

“She gave a wild manual brush to her locks.”

Operated by means of the hands.

Performed by a human rather than a machine.

“The teacher urged the students to do a manual check, because some errors aren't picked up by the spell checker.”

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