Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

aroha

/ˈa.roː.ha(ː)/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.90 in modern English

Syllables
aro-ha
IPA
/ˈa.roː.ha(ː)/
8
Scrabble Score
5
Letters
2
Syllables
4
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Love and compassion.

New Zealand usage; Uncountable

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Etymology

From Māori aroha. Doublet of aloha and aropa.

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How do you pronounce aroha?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈa.roː.ha(ː)/.
What does aroha mean?
Love and compassion.
Where does aroha come from?
From Māori aroha. Doublet of aloha and aropa.

How to pronounce aroha

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “aroha”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ˈa.roː.ha(ː)/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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  4. Repeat and practice — Say “aroha” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.