How to pronounce hanai
Say it like HAH-ny. Hanai has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAH).
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US American/ˈhɑnaɪ/HAH-ny
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- HAH
- ny
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hanai pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- nyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
What does hanai mean?
noun
- The practice of traditional Hawaiian adoption of one child into another family.
- Adopted in the traditional Hawaiian way, made a complete part of the family.“This is Kimo, my hanai brother.”
Where does hanai come from?
Borrowed from Hawaiian hānai.
Questions about saying hanai
How do you pronounce hanai?
Say HAH-ny. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɑnaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hanai?
Hanai has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAH). Broken into parts: HAH · ny.