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How does one actually pronounce Mahalo? Is there a sound sample?

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nikky24 nikky24
 
 November 07, 2009 01:14 PM
Its pronounced as Ma-ha-lo. Ma as in mama, ha as in ha-rbour, lo as in low.

According to wikipedia, Mahalo is a Hawaiian word meaning thanks, gratitude, admiration, praise, esteem, regards, respects. According to the Pukui and Elbert Hawaiian Dictionary, it is derived from the Proto-Polynesian masalo.

Here is a video where the Mahalo Product manager, Eric Stevens talks about Mahalo. He pronounces the word many times.
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mahalo

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• Thanks Nikky24, that was really helpful. I´ve heard other people pronouncing it, but it didn´t sound right. I just joined Mahalo, when did you join? I´ll be off now to see about a task. Thanks again and hope to be in contact!


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November 07, 2009 03:35 PM
Hi Antjecobbett,

I joined Mahalo a few days ago and this is my fourth answer, got a tip from Jeff and a best answer from you. Thank you :) I'm glad that my answer helped. Nice meeting you and see you soon in here.

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November 07, 2009 01:37 PM
Hi @antjecobbett Welcome to Mahalo.

There are a bunch of sound samples available at Mahalo Tutorials.

The first tutorial available to watch near the top of the page is called Mahalo Tutorial #8 and has a great segment with Mahalo CEO Jason Calacanis and is hosted by our favorite Mahalo Editorial Director @lon

http://www.mahalo.com/mahalo-tutorials

Mahalo!

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