The standard pronunciation is with the stress on the first syllable [man-der-tree], but a pronunciation with the stress on the second syllable is also heard [man-day-ter-ree]. The US pronunciation has the stress on the first syllable [man-der-tory].
The large star symbolizes the common programme of the Communist Party. The small stars represent the four economic classes: peasants, workers, petty bourgeoisie, and ‘patriotic capitalists’. Effective date: 1 October 1949.