The spelling of the word "amese" is straightforward when using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) phonetic transcription. The first sound is /æ/ as in "cat," followed by the sound /m/ as in "man," and then /i/ as in "bit." The final sound is /z/ as in "buzz." The spelling accurately represents the pronunciation of the word and is commonly used for the adjective form to describe people or things from Ames, Iowa.