How Do You Spell MANCAO?
Pronunciation: [mˈanka͡ʊ] (IPA) 
The spelling of the word "mancao" is a bit tricky, but its phonetic transcription in IPA is /mænkaʊ/. The first syllable is pronounced with the vowel sound /æ/, as in "cat" or "bat." The second syllable is pronounced with the diphthong sound /aʊ/, which sounds like "ow" as in "cow." The combination of the two sounds gives an accurate representation of how "mancao" is pronounced. Though it may be difficult to spell and pronounce for non-native speakers, the word is commonly used in the Philippines to refer to a fermented rice cake.
