Como Pronunciar "kahuna"

word

kuh-HOO-nuh

ka-HOO-nuh

Definição

Originally a Hawaiian term for a priest, leader, or expert, 'kahuna' is now also used informally in English to mean an important or powerful person, especially in a group or organization.

Transcrição IPA

Inglês Americano

/kəˈhunə/

Inglês Britânico

/kæhˈuːnɐ/

Pronúncia Simplificada

EUA

kuh-HOO-nuh

ka-HOO-nuh

Ouça em Contexto

He is the kahuna of this company.

The tribe respected their kahuna.

Do you know who the kahuna is around here?

When it comes to surfing, Jake's the kahuna out there.