How to Pronounce "manipulation"
word
/məˌnɪpjəˈɫeɪʃən/
muh-NIP-yuh-LAY-shuhn
/mənˌɪpjʊlˈeɪʃən/
muh-NIP-yuh-LAY-shuhn
Definition
The act of controlling or influencing someone or something, often in a clever or unfair way. It can also mean handling or using something skillfully by hand.
IPA Transcription
American English
/məˌnɪpjəˈɫeɪʃən/
British English
/mənˌɪpjʊlˈeɪʃən/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
muh-NIP-yuh-LAY-shuhn
UK
muh-NIP-yuh-LAY-shuhn
Listen in Context
Manipulation of the numbers changed the results.
The doctor used manipulation to fix my shoulder.
Her manipulation of the puzzle was impressive.
He’s good at manipulation, so watch out for his tricks.