How to pronounce Manama
Say it like MAN-uh-muh. Manama has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAN).
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- MAN
- uh
- muh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Manama pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Manama
American and British speakers say Manama in essentially the same way: /ˈmænəmə/ in the US and /ˈmænəmə/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAN-uh-muh.
What does Manama mean?
- A city, the capital city of Bahrain.
Words that rhyme with Manama
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Manama.
Questions about saying Manama
How do you pronounce Manama?
Say MAN-uh-muh. The American pronunciation is /ˈmænəmə/. In British English it is /ˈmænəmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Manama?
Manama has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAN). Broken into parts: MAN · uh · muh.
Do Americans and Brits say Manama the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmænəmə/ and the British form is /ˈmænəmə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.