How Do You Spell OTAKI?

Pronunciation: [ɒtˈaki] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "otaki" is often confusing for those unfamiliar with the phonetics of Māori language. The correct IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "otaki" is /oˈta.ki/. This phonetic spelling reveals that the word consists of three syllables, with the first syllable containing the stressed vowel sound of "o". The second syllable contains the consonant sounds "t" and "k" and the third syllable contains the vowel sound "i". Understanding the correct phonetic spelling of "otaki" can help with proper pronunciation of the word.