"Mahnke" is a surname commonly found in Germany and other European countries. The spelling of the word follows the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) phonetic transcription as [ˈmaŋkə]. The first syllable "mah" is pronounced with the nasal "ng" sound followed by "k," while the second syllable "ke" is pronounced with a short "e" sound. The "h" in "mahnke" is silent, and the stress is on the first syllable. This pronunciation guide will help those who encounter this surname for the first time to pronounce it correctly.