How to Pronounce Whakapapa

To pronounce "whakapapa", say WHAK-ap-ap-a — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈfakaˌpapa/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

/ˈfakaˌpapa/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “whakapapa”

"whakapapa" has 4 syllables: whak-ap-ap-a.

What does whakapapa mean?

noun

  1. Genealogy, a fundamental principle of Māori culture that is critical in establishing one's identity.

Related words

bloodlinegeneologyprogeniturepatrilinealitygenealogygensmatrimoietypostgeniture

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "whakapapa"?▾

"Whakapapa" has 4 syllables: whak · ap · ap · a.

What is the IPA transcription of "whakapapa"?▾

The IPA transcription of "whakapapa" is /ˈfakaˌpapa/.

What does "whakapapa" mean?▾

Whakapapa: Genealogy, a fundamental principle of Māori culture that is critical in establishing one's identity.

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