The spelling of the word "Abeesha" can be explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) transcription as /əˈbiːʃə/. This word is often used as a term of endearment for someone of Ethiopian or Eritrean origin. The first sound, /ə/, is a schwa sound that is often reduced in unstressed syllables. The /ˈbiː/ sounds are pronounced as "bee" followed by a longer "ee" sound. The final sound, /ʃə/, is the same as the "sh" sound in "shower".