It's a tricky word, however, that has four different spellings with as many meanings. Note that the word meaning done has no diacritical markings and all the letters are together. Mele Kalikimaka and Hauoli Makahiki Hou are the equivalents of Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, greetings you should know if you are in Hawaii for these holidays. Remember to pronounce every single vowel, and don't run any together. The accent or stress is generally on the second to last syllable unless otherwise accented.
Place names are usually difficult for newcomers unless they apply the simple rules given above.
There are some really long titles but they will become simple to pronounce if you concentrate on those vowels and the stressed syllable. Let's look at the name for a popular tourist attraction, Place of Refuge National Park in Honaunau. The Hawaiian name is Pu'uhonua O Honaunau. Here are a few more tips. Restrooms often have the Hawaiian equivalent of Men and Women on the doors.