reopronunciation
Vowels (oropuare)
- a = “ah”
- e = “eh”
- i = “ee”
- o = “aw”
- u = “oo”
Tohutō / macrons
A macron (tohutō) usually means hold the vowel longer (e.g. ā, ē, ī, ō, ū).
Learning tips
- Go slow first, then speed up.
- Clap/tap the beat to keep words together.
- If you’re unsure, ask someone to model the line — copying rhythm helps.