However, it does have a glottalization effect on certain consonants, particularly k and ʻ (okina). This means that when you pronounce these sounds, you briefly close off the passage of air at the back of your throat.
Here's how it works:
* k before a vowel: The k sound becomes slightly more pronounced with a brief closure of the glottis. This is similar to the glottal stop in English, but it's not as strong.
* ʻ (okina): This symbol is used to indicate a glottal stop. However, it's not pronounced as a separate sound but rather as a brief closure of the glottis before the following vowel.
Examples:
* "ka": The k is pronounced with a slight glottalization.
* "ʻo": The ʻ creates a brief stop before the o sound, similar to the glottal stop in English.
Therefore, while Hawaiian doesn't have a dedicated glottal stop sound, it uses glottalization to affect the pronunciation of certain consonants, primarily k and ʻ.