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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.