How to Pronounce "manoeuvre"
word
məˈnuːvɚ
muh-NOO-vur
mənˈuːvɐ
muh-NOO-vuh
Definition
A movement or action made with skill and care, especially to achieve a specific goal; can refer to a controlled movement (such as driving or in the military) or a clever plan.
IPA Transcription
American English
məˈnuːvɚ
British English
mənˈuːvɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
muh-NOO-vur
UK
muh-NOO-vuh
Listen in Context
He made a careful manoeuvre to park the car.
The general planned a bold manoeuvre during the battle.
The ship performed a sharp manoeuvre to avoid the rocks.
That was a clever manoeuvre to get the job done faster.