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How do you pronounce kanaka maoli?

"Kanaka maoli" is pronounced:

kah-NAH-kah MOW-lee

Here's a breakdown:

* Ka- is pronounced like the "ka" in "car"

* Na- is pronounced like the "na" in "nap"

* ka is pronounced like the "ka" in "car"

* Ma- is pronounced like the "ma" in "mat"

* o- is pronounced like the "o" in "go"

* li is pronounced like the "lee" in "tree"

It's important to note that the stress is on the second syllable of "Kanaka" and the first syllable of "Maoli".

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