How to pronounce tapu
Say it like TAH-poo. Tapu has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAH).
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US American/ˈtɑpu/TAH-poo
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- TAH
- poo
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tapu pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TAHSay 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.
What does tapu mean?
noun
- Alternative form of taboo.
- Alternative form of taboo.
Where does tapu come from?
Borrowed from Māori tapu.
Questions about saying tapu
How do you pronounce tapu?
Say TAH-poo. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɑpu/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tapu?
Tapu has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAH). Broken into parts: TAH · poo.