How Do You Spell TAWHAI?

Pronunciation: [tˈɔːha͡ɪ] (IPA)

The word "tawhai" is a Maori word that refers to the silver fern tree native to New Zealand. Its spelling might seem complicated at first, but it can be easily broken down using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). The first syllable, "ta," is pronounced with the "ah" sound as in "father." The second syllable, "whai," is pronounced with the Maori "wh" sound, which is similar to the "f" sound in English. It is followed by the "ai" diphthong pronounced as in "my." Thus, "tawhai" is pronounced "tah-fai."

Common Misspellings for TAWHAI

• rawhai
• fawhai
• gawhai
• yawhai
• 6awhai
• 5awhai
• tzwhai
• tswhai
• twwhai
• tqwhai
• taqhai
• taahai
• tashai
• taehai
• ta3hai
• ta2hai
• tawgai
• tawbai
• tawnai
• tawjai

Etymology of TAWHAI

The word "tawhai" originates from the Māori language, which is an indigenous language of New Zealand. It is derived from the Māori noun "tāwhai", which refers to a type of tree known as the "beech tree" or "Nothofagus" in English. The word "tāwhai" is believed to have been borrowed from an earlier Polynesian language. The beech tree is significant in Māori culture and is revered for its strength, longevity, and the timber it provides.

Plural form of TAWHAI is TAWHAIS