How to pronounce kaitiakitanga
Say it like ky-TEE-uh-kee-tuhng-uh. Kaitiakitanga has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEE).
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- ky
- TEE
- uh
- kee
- tuhng
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kaitiakitanga pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- TEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- keeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- tuhngGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of kaitiakitanga
American and British speakers say kaitiakitanga in essentially the same way: /kaɪˈtiəkiˌtʌŋə/ in the US and /kaɪˈtiːəkiˌtʌŋə/ in the UK.
British respelling: ky-TEE-uh-kee-tuhng-uh.
What does kaitiakitanga mean?
- stewardship or guardianship of the natural environment.
Where does kaitiakitanga come from?
Borrowed from Māori kaitiakitanga.
Questions about saying kaitiakitanga
How do you pronounce kaitiakitanga?
Say ky-TEE-uh-kee-tuhng-uh. The American pronunciation is /kaɪˈtiəkiˌtʌŋə/. In British English it is /kaɪˈtiːəkiˌtʌŋə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kaitiakitanga?
Kaitiakitanga has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEE). Broken into parts: ky · TEE · uh · kee · tuhng · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say kaitiakitanga the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kaɪˈtiəkiˌtʌŋə/ and the British form is /kaɪˈtiːəkiˌtʌŋə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.