How to pronounce hapu
Say it like HAH-poo. Hapu has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAH).
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- HAH
- poo
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hapu pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- pooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of hapu
American and British speakers say hapu in essentially the same way: /ˈhɑpu/ in the US and /ˈhɑːpuː/ in the UK.
British respelling: HAH-poo.
What does hapu mean?
- A subtribe of an iwi or Maori tribe; the basic political unit within Māori society; a subtribe or extended family.
Where does hapu come from?
Borrowed from Māori hapū.
Questions about saying hapu
How do you pronounce hapu?
Say HAH-poo. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɑpu/. In British English it is /ˈhɑːpuː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hapu?
Hapu has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAH). Broken into parts: HAH · poo.
Do Americans and Brits say hapu the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhɑpu/ and the British form is /ˈhɑːpuː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.