How to Pronounce Management

Master the pronunciation of MANAGEMENT! In this video, Christine Dunbar from SpeechModification.com explains why this word is often mispronounced due to its spelling. You'll learn how to handle the nasalized "A" in the first syllable and how to properly reduce the vowels in the second and third syllables to sound like a native speaker.

In this lesson, you will learn:

The First Syllable Stress: Why the "A" in MAN is the only clear vowel (/æ/).

Nasalization: Understanding how the "N" sound affects the vowel and why you shouldn't over-correct it.

The Schwa Secret: How to reduce the second and third syllables (-age and -ment) so they sound like "ij" and "mint."

Soft G Pronunciation: Visualizing the middle "G" as a "J" or "DG" sound (/dʒ/) like in the word Judge.

Spelling Traps: Why the word "Age" inside "Management" should not be pronounced with a clear "A" sound.

Master the Rhythm: MAN - ij - mnt

Elevate your professional English: Practice this word in phrases like "Project management" or "Management team" to build muscle memory.
0:00 – How to pronounce Management

0:15 – The "Black Cat" vowel /æ/ and nasality

0:50 – Avoiding the "Men-agement" error

1:10 – Vowel reduction in the second syllable (-age)

1:45 – Reducing the third syllable (-ment)

2:10 – The "Soft G" (/dʒ/) sound breakdown

2:45 – Final practice and fluency tips