The word "Achlea" may seem confusing at first glance, but its spelling can be explained using IPA phonetic transcription. The first syllable is pronounced as "ɑk", with a short a sound followed by a k sound. The second syllable is pronounced as "liə", with a long e sound and a schwa sound. This word does not have a common meaning in English, so its spelling may not be familiar to many people. However, understanding its phonetic transcription can help with proper pronunciation.
A genus of thallophytic fungi, sometimes saprophytic but more often forming moulds on animals (fish, insects, etc.).
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.