How to pronounce pohutukawa
Say it like puh-hoo-tuh-KAH-wuh. Pohutukawa has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KAH).
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- puh
- hoo
- tuh
- KAH
- wuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pohutukawa pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- hooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- wuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pohutukawa
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: puh-hoo-tuh-KAH-wuh.
What does pohutukawa mean?
- A coastal evergreen tree, Metrosideros excelsa, native to New Zealand and producing a brilliant display of red flowers with prominent stamens around Christmastime.
Where does pohutukawa come from?
Borrowed from Māori pōhutukawa.
Questions about saying pohutukawa
How do you pronounce pohutukawa?
Say puh-hoo-tuh-KAH-wuh. The American pronunciation is /pəˌhutəˈkɑwə/. In British English it is /pəˌhuːtəˈkɑːwə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pohutukawa?
Pohutukawa has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KAH). Broken into parts: puh · hoo · tuh · KAH · wuh.
Is pohutukawa pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /pəˌhuːtəˈkɑːwə/ (puh-hoo-tuh-KAH-wuh).