How do you pronounce "hawaiian"?

In American English: /həˈwaɪən/ (huh-WEYE-uhn). In British English: /həwˈaɪən/ (huhw-EYE-uhn). In Canadian English: /həˈwaɪən/ (huh-WEYE-uhn). In Australian English: /həwˈaɪən/ (huhw-EYE-uhn).

Is "hawaiian" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /həˈwaɪən/ (huh-WEYE-uhn), while in British English it's /həwˈaɪən/ (huhw-EYE-uhn).

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hawaiian

/həˈwaɪən/

huh-WEYE-uhn

Syllable Breakdown

həha·waɪwai·ənian

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