The spelling of the word "Menashi" can be confusing, but it can be broken down using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) phonetic transcription. The word is pronounced as [meˈnaʃi]. The first syllable, "me", is pronounced with the "eh" sound as in "bed". The second syllable, "na", is pronounced with the "ah" sound as in "father". The final syllable, "shi", is pronounced with the "ee" sound as in "sheep". When pronounced together, "Menashi" sounds like "meh-nah-shee".