Whanganui

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English

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Proper noun

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Whanganui

  1. Alternative form of Wanganui, the city and river in the North Island of New Zealand.

Usage notes

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This spelling is preferred in the Maori language. The river in the South Island has the Wanganui spelling only.

Maori

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Pronunciation

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  • (Standard Māori) IPA(key): /ɸa.ŋa.nu.i/
  • (Manawatu-Wanganui) IPA(key): /ˀwaŋanui/

Proper noun

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Whanganui

  1. Wanganui (a city river New Zealand)