word
kia ora
kee-ah OH-rah
ˌkiːə ˈɔːrɑːListen
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Syllable breakdown
kiaora
Dictionary meaning
A Maori greeting meaning 'be well' or 'good health'; widely used throughout New Zealand.
History and origin
Maori — 'kia' (be) + 'ora' (well, alive).
Common mispronunciations
KY-ah OH-rahkee-AH oh-RAH
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