how to pronounce manicure

/ˈmænəkjʊɹ/

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manicure is pronounced in three syllables

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An example use of manicure in a speech by a native speaker of american english:

“… just not a manicure kind of guy so I …”

meaning of manicure

A manicure is a pedicure that includes the application of nail polish.

manicure frequency in english - C2 level of CEFR

the word manicure occurs in english on average 2 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.