How to pronounce manhua
Say it like MAHNH-wah. Manhua has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAHNH).
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- MAHNH
- wah
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Manhua pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MAHNHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- wahKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of manhua
American and British speakers say manhua in essentially the same way: /ˈmɑnhwɑ/ in the US and /ˈmænhwɑː/ in the UK.
British respelling: MANH-wah.
What does manhua mean?
- A comic originating in China or Taiwan.
Questions about saying manhua
How do you pronounce manhua?
Say MAHNH-wah. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑnhwɑ/. In British English it is /ˈmænhwɑː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in manhua?
Manhua has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAHNH). Broken into parts: MAHNH · wah.
Do Americans and Brits say manhua the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɑnhwɑ/ and the British form is /ˈmænhwɑː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.