The spelling of the word "alkire" can be tricky to decipher from its pronunciation alone. In IPA phonetic transcription, "alkire" is spelled /ˈælkajr/ with the stress on the second syllable. This means that the "a" in the first syllable is pronounced as a short "a" sound, while the "i" in the second syllable is pronounced as a long "e" sound. The "k" and "r" sounds are also pronounced distinctly, making a clear separation between the second and third syllables.