Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

kayla

/ˈkeɪ.lə/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.11 in modern English

Syllables: kay-la
IPA: /ˈkeɪ.lə/

12

Scrabble Score

5

Letters

2

Syllables

4

Unique Chars

Meaning

name

A female given name of modern usage.

Example Sentences

"Kayla's look tended to change with the seasons; at the moment it was less Goth than paramilitary, with laced jump boots."

Etymology

A modern invention possibly based on Kay or Michaela; possibly formed on the pattern of Layla.

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˈkeɪ.lə/

Rhymes With

venezuela manuela varela monongahela mikaela consuela failla quintela gala ala leila layla

Questions

How do you pronounce kayla?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈkeɪ.lə/.
What does kayla mean?: A female given name of modern usage.
Where does kayla come from?: A modern invention possibly based on Kay or Michaela; possibly formed on the pattern of Layla.

How to pronounce kayla

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