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What does te moana-a-toi mean?
A bay and sea in the Bay of Plenty region, North Island, New Zealand.
Where does te moana-a-toi come from?
From Māori Te Moana-a-Toi (literally “Sea of Toi”).

How to pronounce te moana-a-toi

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “te moana-a-toi”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
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  4. Repeat and practice — Say “te moana-a-toi” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.