wairua

Questions

What does wairua mean?

A spirit associated with a person or thing, according to Māori beliefs.

Where does wairua come from?

Borrowed from Māori wairua.

How to pronounce wairua

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