To pronounce "turangawaewae", say TUR-ang-aw-aew-ae — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"turangawaewae" has 5 syllables: tur-ang-aw-aew-ae.
noun
"Turangawaewae" has 5 syllables: tur · ang · aw · aew · ae.
Turangawaewae: In Māori culture, one's own land; a place to live in.
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