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How do you pronounce Tuakana in the Maori language?

The pronunciation of Tuakana in Maori is:

* Too-ah-kah-nah

Here's a breakdown:

* Too: Pronounced similar to the English word "too"

* ah: A long, drawn-out "a" sound, like in the English word "father"

* kah: The "k" is pronounced like the "k" in "kick," and the "ah" is the same as before

* nah: The "n" is pronounced like the "n" in "new," and the "ah" is again the same as before

So, when you put it all together, it sounds like Too-ah-kah-nah.

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