How to Pronounce "maoris"
word
ˈmaʊɹiz/, /ˈmeɪɝɪs
MOW-reez or MAY-ur-iss
ˈmaʊəriːz
MOW-uh-reez
Definition
'Maoris' is the plural form of 'Maori,' which refers to the indigenous Polynesian people of New Zealand.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmaʊɹiz/, /ˈmeɪɝɪs
British English
ˈmaʊəriːz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MOW-reez or MAY-ur-iss
UK
MOW-uh-reez
Listen in Context
The Maoris are the original people of New Zealand.
Many Maoris speak both English and their traditional language.
The culture of the Maoris is very important in New Zealand.
I learned a lot from the Maoris during my trip to New Zealand.