How to Pronounce "manipulating"
word
/məˈnɪpjəˌɫeɪtɪŋ/
muh-NIP-yuh-lay-ting
/mənˈɪpjʊlˌeɪtɪŋ/
muh-NIP-yuh-lay-ting
Definition
Controlling or influencing someone or something, often in a clever or unfair way to get what you want. It can also mean skillfully handling objects or information.
IPA Transcription
American English
/məˈnɪpjəˌɫeɪtɪŋ/
British English
/mənˈɪpjʊlˌeɪtɪŋ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
muh-NIP-yuh-lay-ting
UK
muh-NIP-yuh-lay-ting
Listen in Context
She is manipulating the robot remotely.
He was manipulating the numbers to make the results look better.
Some people are good at manipulating others to get their way.
Stop manipulating me—I can make my own decisions.