The word "emmanuels" is a plural form of the name "Emmanuel". It is spelled with a double "m" and "u" because of the origins of the name in Hebrew – "Imanu-El". In IPA phonetic transcription, it is pronounced /ɪˈmænjuəlz/ with the stress on the second syllable. The "m" sound is produced by bringing the lips together, while the "u" sound is pronounced by puckering the lips into a small "o" shape.