How Do You Spell OSIKA?

Pronunciation: [ˈɒsɪkə] (IPA)

The word "osika" typically refers to a type of tree found in Russia and Finland. Its spelling can be a bit confusing, as the "o" and "i" sounds are reversed from what one might expect. In IPA phonetic transcription, "osika" is pronounced /ɔsika/, with the stressed syllable being the first one. The first sound, "ɔ," is a back, mid-open vowel similar to the "a" in "father," while the second sound, "s," is simply a voiceless alveolar sibilant. The final two sounds, "i" and "ka," are an unrounded close front vowel and a voiceless velar plosive, respectively.