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Pronunciation
Pronunciation
In reading Hawaiian words do not end a syllable with a consonant, and pronounce all vowels as if they were Italian or French.
a
=
a in father.
e
=
e in they.
i
=
i in pin.
o
=
o in hold.
u
=
oo in spoon.
This is a fairly good rule for the pronunciation of all Polynesian words.
of burnt njal
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burnt njal
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