piwakawaka

Questions

What does piwakawaka mean?

The New Zealand fantail, Rhipidura fuliginosa, a small insectivorous bird of the South Pacific.

Where does piwakawaka come from?

Borrowed from Māori pīwakawaka.

How to pronounce piwakawaka

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