The word "Alekanekelo" is spelled using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as /æ-lɛ-kɑ-nɛ-kɛ-loʊ/. This word is of Hawaiian origin and means "perseverance" or "persistence". The IPA transcription breaks down the distinct sounds and pronunciation of each letter in the word. The "ae" sound is pronounced like the "a" in "cat" and "loʊ" is pronounced like the "o" in "go" but with a longer duration. Knowing the phonetic transcription of a word makes it easier to understand its pronunciation.