To pronounce "wahine", say WAH-in-e — 3 syllables, IPA /wɑːˈhiːnɪ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/wɑːˈhiːnɪ/
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"wahine" has 3 syllables: wah-in-e. It rhymes with domine and greenie, if that helps it stick.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Wahine" has 3 syllables: wah · in · e.
The IPA transcription of "wahine" is /wɑːˈhiːnɪ/.
Wahine: A Polynesian or Maori woman.
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