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   U·ku·le·le

   /ˌyo͞okəˈlālē/

   

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   • 1. a small four-stringed guitar of Hawaiian origin.

   Word Origin late 19th century: from Hawaiian, literally ‘jumping flea’.

   Scrabble Points: 11

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3. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › pronunciationHow to pronounce UKULELE in English - Cambridge Dictionary

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   • How We Got Here: A Crash Course in Hawaiian History
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   2000~ years ago, voyaging people came ashore on the most isolated land masses in the world – Hawaiʻi. They navigated their canoes using the waves, wind, and stars and brought everything they would need for a fresh start in an unknown land. Things were great for a long time. The Hawaiians created resource management systems that allowed for abundanc...

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   After the industries of sugar and pineapple began to subside, money shifted towards tourism. Hawaiʻi was marketed as “paradise” and images of hula girls, Waikiki beachboys, and palm trees were sent around the world. Tourism is now our main industry and pays the bills, but it manifests itself heavily on the local population. Monetary interests are p...

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   So now maybe you have a small inkling why people can get so bent out of shape when you say ukulele wrong – let alone voice your “pro-youkalaylee” opinion. I don’t believe it has that much to do with the word itself. ʻUkuleleis by no means one of the best Hawaiian words, in my opinion. It has more to do with the impression of casual disregard you gi...

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   With the ukulele soaring in popularity, there are more people than ever saying the word. Some people are going to say it haole (white person) style, some Hawaiian style. That’s never going to change. I say potato, you say potato. These things evolve as dialect. It’s not necessarily wrong or bad, just different. In this globalized era we live in, it...

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   Learn the history and controversy of how to pronounce ukulele, the Hawaiian word for jumping flea. Find out why some people say oo-koo-le-le and others say yook-oo-le-le and what it means for Hawaiian culture.

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   Oct 29, 2021 · Learn how to pronounce "ukulele" in British English and American English. Hear the pronunciation of the word on its own and in example sentences.

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   May 18, 2024 · How to say Ukulele in English? Pronunciation of Ukulele with 6 audio pronunciations, 2 synonyms, 1 meaning, 7 translations, 17 sentences and more for Ukulele.

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   Jan 26, 2020 · 105K subscribers. 6.3K views 3 years ago. ...more. Learn how to say "ukulele" with the American Pronunciation Guide ("APG")!APG is devoted to descriptive linguistics--i.e., the study of the...

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   How do you spell ukulele?

   • Also, note that I'm spelling ‘ukulele with an ‘ okina (‘). The ‘okina may look like an upside-down apostrophe to many of you, but it's actually considered to be a part of the Hawaiian alphabet. If you're fascinated by this, I think you'll enjoy reading what Aunty Anuhea, a native Hawaiian, has to say about using the proper spelling of ‘ukulele.

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   How do you pronounce ukulele in Hawaii?

   • It has more to do with the impression of casual disregard you give to one more little piece of Hawaiʻi by saying it improperly. Most people in the Western world pronounce ukulele: “you-ka-lay-lee.” This is the pronunciation that pops up in Merriam Webster. This is the most widely used pronunciation of the word outside of Hawaiʻi.

   How to Pronounce Ukulele: Hawaiian/English - Live ʻUkulele

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   Should ukelele be pronounced 'you-Ka-Lay-Lee'?

   • I’ve heard that this is the spelling you’ll find in some English dictionaries. Which, of course, gets you into the argument that ukelele is an English word and should be pronounced “you-ka-lay-lee.” With the ukulele soaring in popularity, there are more people than ever saying the word.

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   What does a ukulele sound like?

   • It produces a characteristic mellow sound that immediately takes us to tropical environments. The ukulele was born in Hawaii but has its roots in Western Europe. The ukulele, also known as uke, is a four-stringed musical instrument made from wood that resembles a small classical acoustic guitar. English speakers pronounce it as "you-ka-ley-ley."

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