How to Pronounce Manuel Akanji
MAH-noo-el ah-KAHN-jee
/ˈmaːnuɛl aˈkandʒi/
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Step-by-Step Phonetic Breakdown
MAHnooelahKAHNjee
Akanji: stress on 'KAHN'. The 'j' is pronounced as a soft 'j' (like 'jee'). Nigerian-Swiss heritage.
Common Pronunciation Mistakes
MAN-yoo-el ah-KAN-jeeah-KAHN-yee
Name Origin & Meaning
Born in Switzerland to a Nigerian father and Swiss mother. Akanji is a Yoruba surname meaning 'the one who conquers'.
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