Māori Pronunciation: Vowels and Consonants
WALT: Learn to pronounce Māori vowels and consonants correctly Year 4 Te Reo Māori Kia ora tamariki!
The Five Māori Vowels: A E I O U
Each vowel makes ONE clear sound Say each vowel with your mouth wide open A sounds like 'ah' in father E sounds like 'eh' in elephant I sounds like 'ee' in sheep O sounds like 'aw' in caught U sounds like 'oo' in moon
Māori Consonants: One Sound Each
Māori consonants are simpler than English Each consonant makes only ONE sound No silent letters in Māori! Common consonants: H, K, M, N, P, R, T, W Special consonants: NG (like in singing), WH (like 'f' sound)
Short vs Long Vowels (Macrons)
{"left":"Short vowels: a, e, i, o, u\nQuick, sharp sounds\nLike clapping once\nExamples: kia, aroha","right":"Long vowels: ā, ē, ī, ō, ū\nHold the sound longer\nLike stretching a rubber band\nExamples: kāi, whāre"}
Practice Time: Say These Words!
kia ora (key-ah or-ah) whānau (fah-no) māori (mah-or-ee) whakapapa (fah-kah-pah-pah) Let's practice together! Remember: every letter makes a sound Clap for rhythm!
Reflection: What Have We Learned?
Can you say all five Māori vowels? What makes Māori consonants easier than English ones? How do you know if a vowel is long or short? Which Māori word would you like to practice more?