word
pa
PAH
pɑːListen
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Syllable breakdown
pa
Dictionary meaning
A Maori fortified village, typically built on elevated ground and protected by ditches, banks, and palisades.
History and origin
Maori — 'fortified village'.
Common mispronunciations
PAYPAR
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