The spelling of the name "Keela" may seem straightforward, but it can cause confusion due to differing pronunciations. In IPA phonetic transcription, "Keela" is pronounced /kiːlə/, with the stress on the first syllable. This means that the "ee" sound in the first syllable is pronounced as a long "e", symbolized by the IPA symbol /iː/. The final syllable, spelled "-la", is pronounced with a schwa sound, symbolized by the symbol /ə/. Remembering this phonetic transcription can help ensure correct pronunciation of the name "Keela".