Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

Questions

What does kawaka mean?
A New Zealand tree, Libocedrus plumosa.
Where does kawaka come from?
Borrowed from Māori kawaka.

How to pronounce kawaka

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “kawaka”.
  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 “kawaka”.
  4. Repeat and practice — Say “kawaka” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.