1. Hawaiian: The most common pronunciation is ma-la-ma with a short "a" sound in each syllable. It sounds similar to "ma-la-mah" with a slight emphasis on the second syllable.
2. Spanish: In Spanish, it's pronounced ma-la-ma with a slightly longer "a" sound in the first syllable and a shorter "a" sound in the second and third syllables. It sounds similar to "mah-la-ma" with a slight emphasis on the first syllable.
3. Other Languages: It's also possible that "Malama" is a word in other languages with different pronunciations.
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* The context: Where did you encounter the word "Malama"? What language is being spoken?
* The spelling: The spelling of the word can give clues about its pronunciation.
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