How to Pronounce Kauri

To pronounce "kauri", say KAUR-i — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkaʊɹi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈkaʊɹi/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “kauri”

"kauri" has 2 syllables: kaur-i. It rhymes with repository and hoary, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: kaury — easy to mix up when writing.

What does kauri mean?

noun

  1. A conifer of the genus Agathis, family Araucariaceae, found in Australasia and Melanesia.
  2. Agathis australis, a large conifer of the family Araucariaceae.

Words that rhyme with kauri

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

repositoryhoaryquarryallegorydesultorytransitoryambulatoryglorydilatoryaleatoryterritoryobligatory

Related words

kaurykowriecauricowdiekapiamonoao

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "kauri"?▾

"Kauri" has 2 syllables: kaur · i.

What is the IPA transcription of "kauri"?▾

The IPA transcription of "kauri" is /ˈkaʊɹi/.

What does "kauri" mean?▾

Kauri: A conifer of the genus Agathis, family Araucariaceae, found in Australasia and Melanesia.

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