How to Pronounce "lehua"
word
leɪˈhuːə
lay-HOO-uh
leɪˈhuːə
lay-HOO-uh
Definition
Lehua is the bright red flower of the ʻōhiʻa tree, native to Hawaii. It is an important symbol in Hawaiian culture and is often used in leis and traditional legends.
IPA Transcription
American English
leɪˈhuːə
British English
leɪˈhuːə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
lay-HOO-uh
UK
lay-HOO-uh
Listen in Context
The lehua is a famous flower in Hawaii.
People make leis with lehua blossoms.
Many legends talk about the lehua.
The lehua adds a splash of red to the Hawaiian rainforest.