How to pronounce mantua
Say it like MAN-choo-uh. Mantua has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAN).
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US American/ˈmæntʃuə/MAN-choo-uh
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- MAN
- choo
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mantua 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.
- chooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does mantua mean?
noun
- An article of loose clothing popular in 17th- and 18th century France.
Where does mantua come from?
From French manteau, perhaps by confusion with Mantua in Italy.
Questions about saying mantua
How do you pronounce mantua?
Say MAN-choo-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈmæntʃuə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mantua?
Mantua has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAN). Broken into parts: MAN · choo · uh.