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Ho·​no·​lu·​lu | \ ˌhä-nə-ˈlü-(ˌ)lü How to pronounce Honolulu (audio) , ˌhō-nə- \

Definition of Honolulu

most populous city, port, and capital of Hawaii population 390,738

Note: Honolulu is located on the island of Oahu.

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Honolulan \ ˌhä-​nə-​ˈlü-​lən How to pronounce Honolulu (audio) , ˌhō-​nə-​ \ noun

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“Honolulu.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Honolulu. Accessed 13 Aug. 2022.

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