How to pronounce manta
Say it like MAN-tuh. Manta has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAN).
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US American/ˈmæntə/MAN-tuh
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- MAN
- tuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Manta 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does manta mean?
noun
- A kind of fabric or blanket used in Latin America and southwestern United States.
- A manta ray (Mobula spp.).
Where does manta come from?
Borrowed from Spanish manta (“blanket”).
Questions about saying manta
How do you pronounce manta?
Say MAN-tuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈmæntə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in manta?
Manta has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAN). Broken into parts: MAN · tuh.