Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

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What does tawari mean?
A bushy tree of species Ixerba brexioides, endemic to the northern half of the North Island of New Zealand.
Where does tawari come from?
Borrowed from Māori tāwari.

How to pronounce tawari

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “tawari”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
  3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “tawari”.
  4. Repeat and practice — Say “tawari” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.