How to pronounce manuka
Say it like MAH-nuu-kuh. Manuka has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAH).
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US American/ˈmɑnʊkə/MAH-nuu-kuh
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- MAH
- nuu
- kuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Manuka pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- nuuKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does manuka mean?
noun
- Leptospermum scoparium, a shrub or small tree native to New Zealand and southeast Australia.
- The wood of this plant.
Where does manuka come from?
Borrowed from Māori mānuka.
Questions about saying manuka
How do you pronounce manuka?
Say MAH-nuu-kuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑnʊkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in manuka?
Manuka has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAH). Broken into parts: MAH · nuu · kuh.