How to pronounce manita
Say it like muh-NEE-tuh. Manita has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NEE).
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- muh
- NEE
- tuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Manita pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of manita
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: muh-NEE-tuh.
What does manita mean?
- The tree Chiranthodendron pentadactylon, or the red, hand-like flower this tree produces.
Where does manita come from?
Borrowed from Spanish manita (“little hand”), feminine-form diminutive of mano (“hand”), because the small red flowers of the tree resemble five-fingered human hands.
Words that rhyme with manita
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of manita.
Questions about saying manita
How do you pronounce manita?
Say muh-NEE-tuh. The American pronunciation is /məˈnitə/. In British English it is /məˈniːtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in manita?
Manita has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NEE). Broken into parts: muh · NEE · tuh.
Is manita pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /məˈniːtə/ (muh-NEE-tuh).