How to pronounce turangawaewae
Say it like too-ruhng-uh-WY-wy. Turangawaewae has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (WY).
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- too
- ruhng
- uh
- WY
- wy
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Turangawaewae pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- ruhngGive 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.
- WYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- wyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of turangawaewae
American and British speakers say turangawaewae in essentially the same way: /ˌtuˌrʌŋəˈwaɪˌwaɪ/ in the US and /ˌtuːrʌŋəˈwaɪwaɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: too-rung-uh-WY-wy.
What does turangawaewae mean?
- In Māori culture: the place where one belongs or has a right to live; one's own land; also, the sense of freedom, identity, and spiritual connection associated with this place.
Where does turangawaewae come from?
Borrowed from Māori tūrangawaewae, from tūranga (“place to stand, position, site, situation; foundation”) (from tū (“to stand”) + ‑ranga (suffix forming nouns from verbs)) + waewae (“foot; leg; footprint”).
Questions about saying turangawaewae
How do you pronounce turangawaewae?
Say too-ruhng-uh-WY-wy. The American pronunciation is /ˌtuˌrʌŋəˈwaɪˌwaɪ/. In British English it is /ˌtuːrʌŋəˈwaɪwaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in turangawaewae?
Turangawaewae has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (WY). Broken into parts: too · ruhng · uh · WY · wy.
Do Americans and Brits say turangawaewae the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌtuˌrʌŋəˈwaɪˌwaɪ/ and the British form is /ˌtuːrʌŋəˈwaɪwaɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.