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What does wailea mean?
A census-designated place in Maui County, Hawaii, United States.
Where does wailea come from?
From Hawaiian Wailea. Compound of wai (“water”) + Lea (“a goddess of canoe builders”)

How to pronounce wailea

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