The word "AFSCME" (American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees) is often misspelled as "AFPSME". The correct spelling is /ˈæfskiːmiː/, with the stress on the second syllable. The first two letters "AF" are short for "American Federation," while "SCME" stands for State, County and Municipal Employees. It is important to spell organizational names correctly to maintain professional credibility and avoid confusion. By using the correct IPA phonetic transcription, the spelling of AFSCME becomes clearer and more easily understandable.