Hawaiian Alphabet Lesson 25: Final Consonants79

In this lesson, we will be learning about the final consonants in the Hawaiian alphabet. These consonants are pronounced differently than the initial consonants, so it is important to learn how to pronounce them correctly.

The final consonants are: k, l, m, n, p, w, and ʻ.

K

The final k sound is pronounced like the k sound in the English word "kick". It is a voiceless velar plosive, which means that it is produced by stopping the airflow in the back of the throat and then releasing it suddenly.

L

The final l sound is pronounced like the l sound in the English word "lip". It is a voiced alveolar lateral approximant, which means that it is produced by directing the airflow over the sides of the tongue while touching the alveolar ridge with the tip of the tongue.

M

The final m sound is pronounced like the m sound in the English word "map". It is a voiced bilabial nasal, which means that it is produced by closing the lips and allowing the airflow to escape through the nose.

N

The final n sound is pronounced like the n sound in the English word "nap". It is a voiced alveolar nasal, which means that it is produced by touching the tip of the tongue to the alveolar ridge and allowing the airflow to escape through the nose.

P

The final p sound is pronounced like the p sound in the English word "pop". It is a voiceless bilabial plosive, which means that it is produced by stopping the airflow with the lips and then releasing it suddenly.

W

The final w sound is pronounced like the w sound in the English word "water". It is a voiced labio-velar approximant, which means that it is produced by rounding the lips and touching the back of the tongue to the velum.

ʻ

The final ʻ (okina) sound is a glottal stop. It is produced by stopping the airflow in the glottis (the space between the vocal cords) and then releasing it suddenly. The okina is used to separate two vowels or to indicate the beginning of a new word.

Now that you have learned how to pronounce the final consonants, you can start practicing them in words. Here are some examples:
waka (canoe)
pali (cliff)
kama (friend)
lani (heaven)
pua (flower)
wiki (week)
ʻoʻo (bird)

Remember to practice the final consonants regularly so that you can become more proficient in pronouncing them. The more you practice, the easier it will become.

2024-12-11

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