The word "amathila" is spelled phonetically as /æ.məˈθi.lə/. The first syllable "a" is pronounced with the short "a" sound like in "cat." The second syllable "ma" is pronounced with the short "u" sound like in "hum." The third syllable "thi" is pronounced with a voiced dental fricative sound like in "this." The fourth syllable "la" is pronounced with the short "a" sound again. The correct spelling of "amathila" is important for effective communication and avoiding confusion.