* Hawaiʻi (pronounced ha-VYE-ee) - The Big Island
* Maui (pronounced MAH-wee)
* Oʻahu (pronounced oh-AH-hoo)
* Kauaʻi (pronounced kah-OO-ah-ee)
* Molokaʻi (pronounced moh-loh-KAH-ee)
* Lānaʻi (pronounced lah-NYE-ee)
* Niʻihau (pronounced nee-ee-HOW)
Important Pronunciation Tips:
* ʻOkina (ʻ): This is a glottal stop, like the sound you make when you say "uh-oh" or "uh-huh." It's important to pause briefly after the ʻ.
* Vowel Sounds: The vowels in Hawaiian are generally pronounced as in Spanish:
* a as in "father"
* e as in "bet"
* i as in "machine"
* o as in "go"
* u as in "flute"
* Stress: In most Hawaiian words, the stress falls on the second-to-last syllable.
Practice: You can find many online resources and videos to help you practice the correct pronunciation. It's a great way to learn more about the Hawaiian language and culture!