paepae

Questions

What does paepae mean?

The horizontal element on the ground at the front of a wharenui, serving as the threshold of the building.

Where does paepae come from?

Borrowed from Māori paepae.

How to pronounce paepae

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