How to pronounce kahikatea
Say it like KUHH-ee-kuh-tair. Kahikatea has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHH).
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- KUHH
- ee
- kuh
- tair
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kahikatea pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KUHHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tairGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of kahikatea
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KUHH-ih-kuh-tair.
What does kahikatea mean?
- Dacrycarpus dacrydioides, a coniferous tree endemic to New Zealand.
Where does kahikatea come from?
Borrowed from Māori kahikatea.
Questions about saying kahikatea
How do you pronounce kahikatea?
Say KUHH-ee-kuh-tair. The American pronunciation is /ˈkʌhikəˌtɛr/. In British English it is /ˈkʌhɪkəˌtɛə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kahikatea?
Kahikatea has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHH). Broken into parts: KUHH · ee · kuh · tair.
Is kahikatea pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈkʌhɪkəˌtɛə/ (KUHH-ih-kuh-tair).