Many people say nani 'NAW-nee', however the correct pronounciation is 'NUH-nee'.
A's in Hawai'ian are pronounced with some U (like in 'uh') sound in them.
Fire in Hawaiian is pronounced Ahi
Haole. pronounced howlee
keiki (pronounced "cakey")
The Hawaiian word "ilio" is pronounced ee-LEE-oh.
nani
keiki (pronounced "cakey")
In Hawaiian, the word for sugar is "ko," pronounced as "koh."
Hala kahiki (pronounced: ha-la ka-hee-kee)
The Hawaiian word for "beautiful girl" is "nani wahine." In this phrase, "nani" means beautiful or pretty, and "wahine" refers to a woman or girl. Hawaiian language often emphasizes the beauty of nature and people, reflecting the cultural significance of beauty in Hawaiian traditions.
star = hoku (pronounced ho-koo)
"shark" in Hawaiian is "Manō" pronounced (Mah-no) a long "o" sound at the end.
nani [nah-nee]