Iune
/ˈi̯u.ne/
In Hawaiian, the English word June is translated as Iune.
Iune is the name for the sixth month of the Gregorian calendar.
Meaning: sixth month of the Gregorian calendar (name)
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 2 syllables, with the stress on the 1st syllable. The pronunciation is /ˈi̯u.ne/.
Did you know?
- Because Hawaiian does not have a 'j' sound, the starting 'j' in 'June' is replaced by the vowel i to approximate the sound.
- In traditional Hawaiian culture, months were not tracked by the Gregorian calendar but by the seasonal movements of the stars and lunar cycles.
- The spelling of Iune follows the strict Hawaiian orthography where every vowel must be represented, even if it changes the appearance of the English root.
Example sentences for Hawaiian are not verified yet.
Example conversation
Malia and Keanu are discussing a planned trip.
- MaliaE hele kākou i Iune.Let's go in June.
- KeanuMaikaʻi kēlā manaʻo, Malia.That is a good idea, Malia.
- MaliaHe lā kūʻokoʻa kēlā wā.That time is a holiday.
- KeanuE kōkua au iā ʻoe, Malia.I will help you, Malia.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “June” translations and entries Iune, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
