It's important to note that the Māori language uses the macron (¯) over some vowels, like in "Ōtākou," to indicate a long vowel sound. This distinction is important for pronunciation.
It's important to note that the Māori language uses the macron (¯) over some vowels, like in "Ōtākou," to indicate a long vowel sound. This distinction is important for pronunciation.