Hawaiian meaning

UK /həˈwaɪən/ US /həˈwaɪən/ 3 syllables

Hawaiian (noun): the Oceanic languages spoken on Hawaii.

Hawaiian has 3 meanings in this dictionary, as noun and adjective.

Hawaiian as a noun

  1. the Oceanic languages spoken on Hawaii

    Type of: Oceanic

  2. a native or resident of Hawaii

    Type of: American

    Kinds: Native Hawaiian

Hawaiian as an adjective

  1. of or relating to or characteristic of the state or island of Hawaii or to the people or culture or language

    Related forms: Hawaii

How to pronounce Hawaiian

Hawaiian is pronounced /həˈwaɪən/ in British English and /həˈwaɪən/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.

Word lists: words starting with HA · words ending in AN · 8-letter words

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