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The Tahitian Alphabet

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Date de publication : 09/02/2026
Thirteen letters to say it all

Did you know that the Tahitian alphabet has only 13 letters? It includes the 5 vowels and only 8 consonants. This is why the famous name Bora Bora is actually pronounced Pora Pora by the locals, because the letter B does not exist in their language! A little linguistic secret to share when you arrive, so you can shine when talking to the locals.

Did you know that the Tahitian alphabet has only 13 letters? It includes the 5 vowels and only 8 consonants. This is why the famous name Bora Bora is actually pronounced Pora Pora by the locals, because the letter B does not exist in their language! A little linguistic secret to share when you arrive, so you can shine when talking to the locals.