Californians Try To Pronounce Hawaiian Towns… And It’s Hysterical

The Hawaiian Islands are unique in more ways than any single person could count and that includes our language, vocabulary, and local diction. Most people from Hawaii don’t exclusively speak Hawaiian — except those who call Niihau home — though there are a variety of words and phrases from the Hawaiian language that are still frequently used today, most commonly in the names of landmarks, businesses, and even towns. There are no doubts that the Hawaiian language can be tough for those who have never been exposed to it, but what happens when you ask twelve Californians to pronounce the names of Hawaiian towns? Well, let's just say, the results are pretty disastrous.

So, tell us, have you ever heard others mispronounce these twelve town names? What about yourself? I remember first moving to Hawaii years ago and making a game out of trying to pronounce Hawaiian street names with my husband - and after watching this video, I feel much more confident in my ability to pronounce Hawaiian names. For more Hawaiian language fun, Here Are 15 Words And Phrases People In Hawaii Just Don’t Understand.