How to Pronounce Kawakawa

To pronounce "kawakawa", say KAW-ak-aw-a — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

8

Letters

KAW-ak-aw-a

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💡 Tip for remembering “kawakawa”

"kawakawa" has 4 syllables: kaw-ak-aw-a.

What does kawakawa mean?

noun

  1. A fish, Euthynnus affinis, the false albacore.
  2. Piper excelsum (syn. Macropiper excelsum), a shrub endemic to New Zealand.

noun

  1. Blechnum fluviatile, the star fern or creek fern.

Related words

albiealbicorealbacorealbacoraalalongawhalefish

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "kawakawa"?▾

"Kawakawa" has 4 syllables: kaw · ak · aw · a.

What does "kawakawa" mean?▾

Kawakawa: A fish, Euthynnus affinis, the false albacore.

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