How to Pronounce "manhandled"
word
ˈmænˌhændəɫd
MAN-han-duhld
mˈænhændəld
MAN-han-duhld
Definition
To handle someone or something roughly, often using force. It can refer to treating people with physical aggression or moving objects with little care.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmænˌhændəɫd
British English
mˈænhændəld
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MAN-han-duhld
UK
MAN-han-duhld
Listen in Context
The police manhandled the suspect during the arrest.
The movers manhandled the piano up the stairs.
She felt upset after being manhandled at the concert.
The package looked like it had been manhandled during delivery — the box was ripped.