The spelling of the word "Affrika" may seem unusual, but it can be explained using IPA phonetic transcription. The double "ff" represents a voiceless labiodental fricative (/f/), while the "r" is an alveolar trill (/r/). The "i" is pronounced as a long vowel sound (/i:/), and the final "ka" is a voiceless velar stop (/k/). This spelling is likely used to represent a specific accent or dialect, and may not be commonly used in standard English.