ongaonga

Questions

What does ongaonga mean?

The plant Urtica ferox, a nettle endemic to New Zealand with woody stem and large stinging spines.

Where does ongaonga come from?

Borrowed from Māori ongaonga.

How to pronounce ongaonga

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