Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

manpower

/mˈænpˌaʊɚ/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.46 in modern English

Syllables: man-pow-er
IPA: /mˈænpˌaʊɚ/

15

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

3

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The total number of all available workers; the workforce.

Uncountable

noun

The power exerted by a single person.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"Near-synonyms: human resources, personnel"
"phased increases in manpower"
"The closure is stated officially to be solely due to the manpower position."
"Since manpower represents so high a proportion of railway costs, attention by management to the study of work procedures with a view to better utilisation of—"and indeed greater rewards for"—the manpower employed was of special importance, said Mr. Blee."
"canals dug entirely by manpower"

Etymology

From man + power.

Usage

Uncountable

Phrases

human-powered man-powered hand crank

Frequently Paired Words

human-powered man-powered manpowered hand crank handcrank pedal treadle horsepower

Synonyms

humanpower human resources personnel work force workforce hands men

Questions

How do you pronounce manpower?: The recorded pronunciation is /mˈænpˌaʊɚ/.
What does manpower mean?: The total number of all available workers; the workforce.
Where does manpower come from?: From man + power.

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