manly

/ˈmænli/

Syllables man·ly

Stress MAN-ly

Phonics Breakdown

man

/mæn/

short a

ly

/li/

y /i/ sound

Meaning

having qualities traditionally associated with men, such as strength or courage

Sound Reference

💡

man=/mæn/(man) + ly=/li/(happy)

Example

He faced the challenge in a calm, manly way.