Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

makutu

/ˈmɑːkuːtuː/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
maku-tu
IPA
/ˈmɑːkuːtuː/
12
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
2
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Witchcraft, black magic; a spell or curse.

New Zealand usage

Example Sentences

Etymology

Borrowed from Māori mākutu.

Regional Pronunciation

  • British English: /ˈmɑːkuːtuː/

Usage

Synonyms

black art witchery incantation spell bewitchery black arts charmwork conjuration conjuring craft dark arts diablerie

Questions

How do you pronounce makutu?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈmɑːkuːtuː/.
What does makutu mean?
Witchcraft, black magic; a spell or curse.
Where does makutu come from?
Borrowed from Māori mākutu.

How to pronounce makutu

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