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How do you pronounce the hawaiian word ilio?

The Hawaiian word "ilio" is pronounced ee-lee-oh.

Here's a breakdown of the sounds:

* ee: Like the "ee" in "see" or "tree"

* lee: Like the "lee" in "tree" or "free"

* oh: Like the "oh" in "go" or "no"

Remember that the "i" in Hawaiian is usually pronounced as a long "ee" sound, similar to the Spanish "i".

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