How to Pronounce "manna"

word

MAN-uh

Definition

Manna is a miraculous food described in the Bible that was provided by God to the Israelites in the desert. More broadly, it can also mean something valuable or helpful that comes unexpectedly.

IPA Transcription

American English

ˈmænə

British English

mˈænɐ

Simplified Pronunciation

MAN-uh

Listen in Context

In the Bible, God sent manna to feed the Israelites.

They described the unexpected money as manna.

Rain after the long drought was like manna for the farmers.

That job offer was manna just when I needed it most.