The first steps - a e i o u p t k m n ng wh r h w
The Māori Language Alphabet

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| a |
a is pronounced as in the "ar" in car. |
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| e |
e is pronounced as in "e" in egg. |
| i |
i is pronounced as "ee" in bee. |
| o |
o is pronounced as in "aw" in raw. |
| u |
u is pronounced as in "oe" in shoe. |