Speakur

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What does wekau mean?
An extinct small New Zealand owl with short wings and long legs that lived chiefly on the ground (†Sceloglaux albifacies).
Where does wekau come from?
Borrowed from Māori whēkau.

How to pronounce wekau

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