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# How to pronounce "manaia" in English

## Pronunciation & Phonetics

- **IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet)**: `/mɪnɪæ/`
- **Syllable Breakdown**: **ma·nai·a**
- **Parts of Speech**: noun
- **NOUN**: A bird-headed mythological creature and symbol of protection in Māori mythology.

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## Related Words & Synonyms

- **Nearby Vocabulary**: [maafa](https://sayitvid.com/pronounce/maafa), [macaca](https://sayitvid.com/pronounce/macaca), [macana](https://sayitvid.com/pronounce/macana)

## Frequently Asked Questions

### How do you pronounce "manaia" correctly?
"manaia" is pronounced `/mɪnɪæ/`. Syllable breakdown: **ma·nai·a**.

### What does "manaia" mean in context?
A bird-headed mythological creature and symbol of protection in Māori mythology.

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