How to pronounce pakihi
Say it like PAH-kuh-hee. Pakihi has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAH).
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- PAH
- kuh
- hee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pakihi pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- heeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of pakihi
American and British speakers say pakihi in essentially the same way: /ˈpɑkəhi/ in the US and /ˈpɑːkɪhi/ in the UK.
British respelling: PAH-kih-hee.
What does pakihi mean?
- An area of open land (chiefly in western parts of the South Island), especially when waterlogged.
Where does pakihi come from?
Borrowed from Māori pākihi.
Questions about saying pakihi
How do you pronounce pakihi?
Say PAH-kuh-hee. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑkəhi/. In British English it is /ˈpɑːkɪhi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pakihi?
Pakihi has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAH). Broken into parts: PAH · kuh · hee.
Do Americans and Brits say pakihi the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɑkəhi/ and the British form is /ˈpɑːkɪhi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.