How to pronounce mana
Say it like MAH-nuh. Mana has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAH).
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- MAH
- nuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mana pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of mana
American and British speakers say mana in essentially the same way: /ˈmɑnə/ in the US and /ˈmɑːnə/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAH-nuh.
What does mana mean?
- Power, prestige; specifically, a form of supernatural energy in Polynesian religion that inheres in things or people.
- Magical energy.
- Alternative form of mina (“ancient unit of weight or currency”).
- Alternative spelling of manna.
Where does mana come from?
The use of "mana" for "magical energy" in role-playing games originated from Larry Niven, when he wrote the short story, "Not Long Before the End", in 1969.
Words that rhyme with mana
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mana.
Questions about saying mana
How do you pronounce mana?
Say MAH-nuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑnə/. In British English it is /ˈmɑːnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mana?
Mana has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAH). Broken into parts: MAH · nuh.
Do Americans and Brits say mana the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɑnə/ and the British form is /ˈmɑːnə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.