How to pronounce whakapapa
Say it like FAH-kuh-pah-puh. Whakapapa has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAH).
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US American/ˈfɑkəˌpɑpə/FAH-kuh-pah-puh
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- FAH
- kuh
- pah
- puh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Whakapapa pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FAHSay 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.
- pahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does whakapapa mean?
noun
- Genealogy, as a fundamental principle of Māori culture that is critical in establishing one's identity.
Where does whakapapa come from?
Borrowed from Māori whakapapa.
Questions about saying whakapapa
How do you pronounce whakapapa?
Say FAH-kuh-pah-puh. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɑkəˌpɑpə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in whakapapa?
Whakapapa has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAH). Broken into parts: FAH · kuh · pah · puh.