Can Siri handle Hawaiian words?

[musashi1600]

I haven't been able to get my hands on a 4S to try it for myself yet, but I'm wondering if Siri is able to recognize Hawaiian words (such as asking for directions to 1600 Kapiʻolani Blvd., Honolulu, HI for instance.)

 

[Captain America]

Interesting question. I tried (even though I don't think I know how to pronounce it) and she couldn't connect to the network. Although I don't think she could have told me anyway since I'm part of the continental U.S..

 

[milk242]

Worked fine for me

 

[japanime]

Great question! Looking forward to hearing the answer.

And you know what would be really cool? If Siri could understand — and even answer — in Pidgin!

 

[last.september]

It picked up me saying Kapiolani and Honolulu. Couldn't recognize Wailea.


Trying to think of more difficult Hawaiian places. Was going to try Haleiwa, but I think the server is bogged down again.

 

[parseckadet]

Great question! Looking forward to hearing the answer.

And you know what would be really cool? If Siri could understand — and even answer — in Pidgin!

LOL. Then you'll have to get arrested and have Dog bail you out, just so he can translate what the hell your phone is saying.

 

[makefunnyfaces]

I just tried Kalakaua, Ala Wai, Launiu, & Kuhio. The only one it didn't recognize was Ala Wai. I'm impressed!