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What does koekoea mean?
The long-tailed cuckoo, Eudynamys taitensis, which breeds in New Zealand and migrates to the islands of the western Pacific in the winter.
Where does koekoea come from?
Borrowed from Māori koekoeā.

How to pronounce koekoea

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