Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

Questions

How do you pronounce kauai?
The recorded pronunciation is /kəˈwaɪ.iː/.
What does kauai mean?
The oldest and fourth-largest island of Hawaii.
Where does kauai come from?
From Hawaiian Kauaʻi, of uncertain meaning.

How to pronounce kauai

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “kauai”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/kəˈwaɪ.iː/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
  3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “kauai”.
  4. Repeat and practice — Say “kauai” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.