The spelling of the word "ALPHAPKC" may seem confusing at first, but it can be broken down using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). The first syllable is pronounced /ˈælfə/, with a short "a" sound and a schwa sound at the end. The second syllable is pronounced /ˌpiː ˌkeɪ ˈsiː/, with the "p" sound followed by a long "e" sound and a long "a" sound. Finally, the last syllable is pronounced /ˈsi/, with a short "i" sound. Understanding phonetics can help with proper spelling pronunciation of unfamiliar words.