How to pronounce aitu
Say it like EYE-too. Aitu has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE).
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- EYE
- too
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aitu pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EYESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- tooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of aitu
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: EYE-tyoo.
What does aitu mean?
- A ghost or spirit, often malevolent, in Polynesian mythology.
Where does aitu come from?
Borrowed from a Polynesian language, from Proto-Polynesian *qaitu.
Questions about saying aitu
How do you pronounce aitu?
Say EYE-too. The American pronunciation is /ˈaɪtu/. In British English it is /ˈaɪtjuː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aitu?
Aitu has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE). Broken into parts: EYE · too.
Is aitu pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /ˈaɪtjuː/ (EYE-tyoo).