Whanganui

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English[edit]

Proper noun[edit]

Whanganui

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

Usage notes[edit]

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

Maori[edit]

Pronunciation[edit]

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

Proper noun[edit]

Whanganui

Wanganui (a city river New Zealand)

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