mamaku

Questions

What does mamaku mean?

Cyathea medullaris, the black tree fern of New Zealand.

Where does mamaku come from?

Borrowed from Māori mamaku.

How to pronounce mamaku

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