To pronounce "wairua", say WAIR-ua — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"wairua" has 2 syllables: wair-ua.
noun
"Wairua" has 2 syllables: wair · ua.
Wairua: A spirit associated with a person or thing, according to Māori beliefs.
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