How to pronounce heiau
Say it like HAY-ow. Heiau has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAY).
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- HAY
- ow
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Heiau pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- owKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of heiau
American and British speakers say heiau in essentially the same way: /ˈheɪaʊ/ in the US and /ˈheɪaʊ/ in the UK.
British respelling: HAY-ow.
What does heiau mean?
- A temple in traditional Hawaiian society.
Where does heiau come from?
From Hawaiian heiau.
Questions about saying heiau
How do you pronounce heiau?
Say HAY-ow. The American pronunciation is /ˈheɪaʊ/. In British English it is /ˈheɪaʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in heiau?
Heiau has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAY). Broken into parts: HAY · ow.
Do Americans and Brits say heiau the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈheɪaʊ/ and the British form is /ˈheɪaʊ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.