karakia

Questions

What does karakia mean?

Māori incantations and prayers, used to invoke spiritual guidance and protection.

Where does karakia come from?

Borrowed from Māori karakia.

How to pronounce karakia

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