The spelling of the word "Keneke" can be confusing to some, as it is often mispronounced or misspelled. The correct way to spell and pronounce "Keneke" is /kəˈnɛkeɪ/. The IPA phonetic transcription shows that the first syllable is pronounced with a schwa sound, followed by a stressed "ne" sound, and ending with the "kei" diphthong. This word is Hawaiian in origin and refers to a type of traditional wooden surfboard.