The word "almesfeoh" is an Old English term for a charitable gift or donation. Its spelling may look daunting at first, but understanding its phonetic transcription can help. In IPA, "almesfeoh" is pronounced as /ˈælmɛsfeoʊ/. The first syllable "almes" is pronounced as "AL-mez", while the second syllable "feoh" is pronounced as "FAY-oh". The combination of "eo" in the second syllable is pronounced as "AY-oh". So, even though the spelling may seem complicated, the phonetic transcription simplifies its pronunciation.