The word "AKIS" is spelled as [ˈä-kēs]. The first syllable is pronounced with a short "a" sound as in "cat" followed by a long "e" sound. The second syllable is pronounced with a short "i" sound as in "sit" and a soft "s" sound. The spelling of this word is straightforward and follows English phonetic conventions. However, the word "AKIS" does not seem to have a common meaning or usage, and it might be a rare or obscure term.