The spelling of the word "manaa" can be confusing due to its phonetic complexity. In IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription, "manaa" would be spelled /mɑnæ/. The first syllable is pronounced with an open-mid back unrounded vowel, followed by a nasal consonant "n" and ending with a schwa sound. The second syllable includes a near-open front unrounded vowel and another schwa sound. To correctly spell "manaa", it is essential to understand the sounds of its individual components and their respective positions within the word.