The word "epkwele" may seem tricky to spell, but it follows the rules of the Igbo language. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is pronounced as /ɛp.kwɛ.lɛ/. The "e" at the beginning and end are pronounced as short "e" sounds, while the "p" is pronounced separately from the following "kw" blend. The "w" in "kw" is pronounced like the English "w" sound. Finally, the "l" and "ɛ" at the end are pronounced together as a single syllable. With practice and familiarity with the rules of Igbo spelling, spelling "epkwele" can become easier.