How do Hawaiians pronounce haole?
The 1865 Dictionary of the Hawaiian Language, compiled by Lorrin Andrews, shows the pronunciation as ha-o-le.
What does haole mean in Hawaii?
Hawaii, sometimes disparaging + offensive. : one who is not descended from the aboriginal Polynesian inhabitants of Hawaii especially : white.
Is haole a Hawaiian word?
As with many different words, meanings change over time. Today, “haole” is basically a word used in Hawai”i to describe a white person. Many cultures around the world have their own term for haole.
How is Hawaii really pronounced?
Hawaii is properly spelled Hawai’i where the apostrophe indicates what is called a glottal stop. The correct pronunciation is huh-WAH-ee with a glottal stop. The pronunciation huh-WAH-yee is a common, but somewhat anglicized pronunciation.