How to Pronounce "akela"
word
əˈkeɪlə
uh-KAY-luh
əˈkeɪlə
uh-KAY-luh
Definition
Akela is a proper noun, originally the name of the wise wolf leader in Rudyard Kipling's 'The Jungle Book', often used as a title for leaders in Cub Scouts. In Hindi, 'akela' also means 'alone' or 'by oneself'.
IPA Transcription
American English
əˈkeɪlə
British English
əˈkeɪlə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-KAY-luh
UK
uh-KAY-luh
Listen in Context
Akela is the leader of the wolf pack in 'The Jungle Book'.
The Cub Scout leader is called Akela.
Everyone listens carefully to Akela's advice.
When I joined Cubs, our troupe’s Akela made us feel welcome.