Pronunciation: “manoeuvre”

The “a” in the first syllable is like the “a” in “china”; the following “oeu” is like the “oo” in “fool”, “cool”, and “pool”. The “r” is usually silent, and the final “e” sounds like the “a” in “china”. The main stress is on the second syllable. “Maneuver” is how the Americans spell the word.

However meaning of this word as a noun is :  A movement or series of moves requiring skill and care

sourced from ‘Know Your English’ Series – The Hindu Daily, May 30, 2005.