maori
MOU-ree
mouree
/ˈmaʊɹi/ · 2 syllables
In Ingglish — phonetic English where every spelling always makes the same sound — the word “maori” is spelled “mouree”. Here is how it sounds out, one sound at a time:
| Ingglish | m | ou | r | ee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPA | /m/ | /aʊ/ | /ɹ/ | /i/ |
English writes “maori” with
5 letters for 4 sounds. Ingglish writes it
“mouree” — no silent letters, and the same spelling
always makes the same sound, so you can read it exactly as it looks.
Words that rhyme with “maori”
verysorrythreestoryfreecountrymarrymaryharryhungry
“maori” — questions & answers
How do you pronounce “maori”?
“maori” is pronounced MOU-ree — IPA /ˈmaʊɹi/. In Ingglish phonetic spelling, where every spelling always makes the same sound, it is written “mouree”.
How many syllables are in “maori”?
“maori” has 2 syllables: MOU-ree (the capitalized syllable is stressed).