The spelling of the word "amama" can be explained using IPA phonetic transcription. In this transcription system, the word is spelled [əmɑmə]. The first syllable is pronounced with an unstressed schwa sound, followed by the stressed vowel sound "a" pronounced as [ɑ]. The second syllable also contains an unstressed schwa sound, followed by the same stressed vowel sound as in the first syllable. In summary, the spelling of "amama" reflects the sounds in the word when using IPA phonetic transcription.