tainui

Questions

What does tainui mean?

A tribal waka confederation of New Zealand Māori iwi, sharing a common ancestry from Polynesian migrants.

How to pronounce tainui

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