Answers to Reading Practice
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Directions: The following English words are also found in
Hawaiian.8
However, each of them is pronounced differently between the two languages.
First, say a word aloud as you would in English. Then, pronounce it like a
Hawaiian speaker.
You do not need to write anything; just check to see if your pronunciation matches the description given in the answers. Answers may vary if your dialect does not resemble General American English. |
Example:
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| 1. mole | { | English pronunciation: "mohwl"
Hawaiian Pronunciation: "moh leh" |
| 2. aloe | { | English pronunciation: "ae lohw"
Hawaiian pronunciation: "ah loh eh"" |
| 3. like | { | English pronunciation: "laik"
Hawaiian pronunciation: "lee keh" |
| 4. menu | { | English pronunciation: "mehn yoo"
Hawaiian pronunciation: "meh noo" |
| 5. manila | { | English pronunciation: "muh nih luh"
Hawaiian pronunciation: "mah nee lah" |
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