wero

Questions

What does wero mean?

A traditional Māori challenge, performed to ensure that visitors come in peace.

Where does wero come from?

From Māori wero (literally “to cast a spear”).

How to pronounce wero

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