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Hawaiian Word of the Day: September 14th

Our Hawaiian Word of the Day is the name of our state, Hawaiʻi.

Our Hawaiian Word of the Day is the name of our state, Hawaiʻi. It is pronounced either as “Hawaiʻi” or “Havaiʻi.” Yes, either is okay. Language experts say you can pronounce it with a “w” or a “v” if that sound follows an “a.”

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