How to pronounce Maui
Say it like MOW-ee. Maui has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOW).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce Maui. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- MOW
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Maui pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MOWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of Maui
American and British speakers say Maui in essentially the same way: /ˈmaʊi/ in the US and /ˈmaʊi/ in the UK.
British respelling: MOW-ee.
What does Maui mean?
- The second-largest island of Hawaii.
Where does Maui come from?
From Hawaiian Maui, probably a contraction of Māui (a Hawaiian trickster god); or borrowed from Māori Māui.
Questions about saying Maui
How do you pronounce Maui?
Say MOW-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈmaʊi/. In British English it is /ˈmaʊi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Maui?
Maui has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOW). Broken into parts: MOW · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say Maui the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmaʊi/ and the British form is /ˈmaʊi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.