How to pronounce mahalo
Say it like MAH-hah-loh. Mahalo has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAH).
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US American/ˈmɑˌhɑloʊ/MAH-hah-loh
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- MAH
- hah
- loh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mahalo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- hahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- lohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
What does mahalo mean?
interjection
- thank you
Where does mahalo come from?
From Hawaiian mahalo, from Proto-Eastern Polynesian *masalo.
Questions about saying mahalo
How do you pronounce mahalo?
Say MAH-hah-loh. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑˌhɑloʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mahalo?
Mahalo has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAH). Broken into parts: MAH · hah · loh.