Manually
8 lettersadverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
By hand rather than automatically or electronically; using physical effort rather than machines. Done or operated with the hands.
“The old printing press must be operated manually, requiring considerable skill.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈmæn.j(ʊ)əli/
Syllables
man·u·al·ly
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Four vowels A-U-A; -LY adverb ending
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Scrabble
Worth 13 points; good length with double L opportunity
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