The word "AASMI" is spelled with six letters, and the IPA phonetic transcription is /ˈɑsmi/. The first two letters, "AA," represent a long "a" sound. The following "S" is pronounced with a hissing sound followed by a short "i" sound pronounced like a "ih" sound. The final two letters, "M" and "I," represent the sound of "m" followed by a short "i" sound. This phonemic structure highlights the pronunciation of each letter and helps clarify the spelling of "AASMI."