How to pronounce tikanga
Say it like TEE-kang-uh. Tikanga has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEE).
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- TEE
- kang
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tikanga pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- kangKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tikanga
American and British speakers say tikanga in essentially the same way: /ˈtikæŋə/ in the US and /ˈtiːkæŋə/ in the UK.
British respelling: TEE-kang-uh.
What does tikanga mean?
- A custom, value or principle, especially of the Maori people.
Where does tikanga come from?
Borrowed from Māori tikanga.
Questions about saying tikanga
How do you pronounce tikanga?
Say TEE-kang-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈtikæŋə/. In British English it is /ˈtiːkæŋə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tikanga?
Tikanga has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEE). Broken into parts: TEE · kang · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say tikanga the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtikæŋə/ and the British form is /ˈtiːkæŋə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.