The word "alcis" is spelled with the IPA phonetic transcription /ˈæl.sɪs/. The first syllable is pronounced with an open back unrounded vowel /æ/. The second syllable contains the voiceless alveolar fricative /s/ followed by the unstressed vowel /ɪ/ which is pronounced as a short "i" sound. The spelling of "alcis" is unique and not commonly used in the English language, therefore it is important to refer to the IPA phonetic transcription for accurate pronunciation.