How to Pronounce "manhunt"
word
/ˈmænˌhənt/
MAN-huhnt
/mˈænhʌnt/
man-HUNT
Definition
A manhunt is an organized search, usually by the police, to find a dangerous or wanted person, especially a criminal or someone who has escaped.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈmænˌhənt/
British English
/mˈænhʌnt/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MAN-huhnt
UK
man-HUNT
Listen in Context
The police started a manhunt after the prisoner escaped.
A nationwide manhunt is underway for the suspect.
They joined the manhunt to help find the criminal.
The manhunt lasted for days until the suspect was finally caught.