Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

hapu

/ˈhɑːpuː/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.47 in modern English

Syllables
ha-pu
IPA
/ˈhɑːpuː/
9
Scrabble Score
4
Letters
2
Syllables
4
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A subtribe of an iwi or Maori tribe; the basic political unit within Māori society; a subtribe or extended family.

New Zealand usage

Example Sentences

Etymology

Borrowed from Māori hapū.

Regional Pronunciation

  • British English: /ˈhɑːpuː/

Usage

Inflected Forms

hapus (plural) hapū (alternative)

Questions

How do you pronounce hapu?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈhɑːpuː/.
What does hapu mean?
A subtribe of an iwi or Maori tribe; the basic political unit within Māori society; a subtribe or extended family.
Where does hapu come from?
Borrowed from Māori hapū.

How to pronounce hapu

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “hapu”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ˈhɑːpuː/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
  3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “hapu”.
  4. Repeat and practice — Say “hapu” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.