Man: how to say it, spell it and use it
man
/mæn/
Short answer
The English word man is pronounced /mæn/. It is spelled M-A-N and has 3 letters. With a or an: a man. The plural is men.
Example sentence
The man is tall.
Irregular plural: one man, two men.
Key facts
- English
- man
- Pronunciation
- /mæn/
- With a or an
- a man
- Plural
- men
- Spelling
- M-A-N
- Number of letters
- 3
- Word list
- Family Words in English for Kids: Members and Plurals
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How do you pronounce man?
Man is pronounced /mæn/. Press the listen button on this page to hear it.
How do you spell man?
Man is spelled M-A-N. It has 3 letters.
What is the plural of man?
The plural of man is men.
Do you say a or an before man?
Say a man.
How do you use man in a sentence?
For example: The man is tall.
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