How to pronounce manna
Say it like MAN-uh. Manna has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAN).
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- MAN
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Manna 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.
American vs British pronunciation of manna
American and British speakers say manna in essentially the same way: /ˈmænə/ in the US and /ˈmænə/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAN-uh.
What does manna mean?
- Food miraculously produced for the Israelites in the desert in the book of Exodus.
- Any boon which comes into one's hands by good luck.
- The sugary sap of the manna gum tree which oozes out from holes drilled by insects and falls to the ground around the tree.
Words that rhyme with manna
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of manna.
Questions about saying manna
How do you pronounce manna?
Say MAN-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈmænə/. In British English it is /ˈmænə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in manna?
Manna has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAN). Broken into parts: MAN · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say manna the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmænə/ and the British form is /ˈmænə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.