Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

mahi

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.74 in modern English

Syllables
mahi
IPA
9
Scrabble Score
4
Letters
1
Syllables
4
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

the work required to complete a task

New Zealand usage; Uncountable

name

A river of western India.

noun

A people of Benin.

Example Sentences

Etymology

Borrowed from Māori mahi.

Usage

Phrases

Frequently Paired Words

Questions

What does mahi mean?
the work required to complete a task
Where does mahi come from?
Borrowed from Māori mahi.

How to pronounce mahi

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