How to Pronounce “manga”

American (US)

/ˈmɑŋɡə/

British (UK)

/ˈmæŋɡə/

noun — A comic originating in Japan.

Where the stress falls. “manga” has 2 syllables, and the transcription /ˈmɑŋɡə/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the first one — so the first syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.

An unstressed vowel reduces to schwa. /ˈmɑŋɡə/ contains a schwa /ə/ — the short, neutral “uh” that English unstressed syllables collapse into. Saying /ə/ there, instead of the vowel the spelling suggests, is most of what makes the word sound native.

What does "manga" mean?

manga (noun): A comic originating in Japan.

How do you pronounce "manga" in American vs British English?

American English: /ˈmɑŋɡə/. British English: /ˈmæŋɡə/. Play both on this page to hear the difference.

What is the IPA transcription of "manga"?

/ˈmɑŋɡə/ in American English, /ˈmæŋɡə/ in British English.

Which syllable is stressed in "manga"?

“manga” has 2 syllables, and the transcription /ˈmɑŋɡə/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the first one — so the first syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.