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How do you pronounce kanienkehaka?

The correct pronunciation of Kanien'kehá:ka is:

* Kah-nee-en-keh-HAH-kah

Here's a breakdown:

* Kah: Like the "ca" in "car"

* nee: Like the "knee" in "knee"

* en: Like the "en" in "ten"

* keh: Like the "ke" in "key"

* HAH: Strong emphasis on this syllable

* kah: Like the "ca" in "car"

It's important to note that the ' and : are not just apostrophes. The ' represents a glottal stop, which is like a slight pause or a quick burst of air at the back of your throat. The : represents a long vowel sound.

It can be challenging to pronounce correctly if you're not familiar with the sounds of the Mohawk language. It's best to listen to a native speaker pronounce it to get the correct intonation and rhythm.

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