"Alligator cacao" is spelled with the IPA phonetic transcription of /ˈælɪɡeɪtər ˈkækaoʊ/. The word "alligator" is spelled with two L's, despite it being pronounced with only one /l/ sound, as it comes from the Spanish word "el lagarto" meaning "the lizard". "Cacao" is spelled with a C instead of a K as it comes from the Nahuatl word "cacahuatl". The combination of these two words creates a unique and flavorful name for a type of chocolate, with a touch of exotic flair.