ariki

Questions

What does ariki mean?

A person having a hereditary chiefly or noble rank in Polynesia.

Where does ariki come from?

Borrowed from Māori ariki, Proto-Polynesian *qariki.

How to pronounce ariki

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