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Hawaiian Word of the Day: February 15th

Punahou is another beautiful Oʻahu place name that is often mispronounced. Punahou means “new spring.”

Punahou is another beautiful Oʻahu place name that is often mispronounced. Punahou means “new spring.” When you say it don't drop that last vowel sound. Reshape your lips so you end up forming the last half of that “o-u” diphthong.

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