how do you spell ukulele

The correct spelling is "ukulele." The word comes from Hawaiian, where it is spelled with an ʻokina (a glottal stop) before the "u," so the most culturally accurate Hawaiian spelling is ʻukulele. However, in English usage, it is commonly spelled simply as "ukulele" without the ʻokina. Variations like "ukelele" exist but are considered misspellings or specific to different regions or languages. The original Hawaiian spelling "ʻukulele" means "jumping flea," referencing the quick movement of fingers on the strings.